Congratulations Dr. John de Groot AMde Groots wills and estate lawyersFeaturedThe Australian Honours and Awards Investiture Ceremony at Government House on Wednesday 18 September 2024 was a rewarding and memorable occasion for Dr. John…
Does my Will deal with my Family Business?Kate DonnanEstate Planning, Family Provision, Trusts, WillsMost Family Businesses are not run by sole traders which means that a Will alone does not deal adequately, or at all, with a…
What is the Cost of Challenging a Will?Elizabeth LorimerContesting a Will, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, WillsThe simple answer might well be a lot. It is widely known that litigation is expensive. Look at the fees that Lisa Wilkinson is…
Preparing for IncapacityHannah WillisWills, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Testamentary CapacityThe number of adults (aged 40 years and older) living with dementia worldwide is expected to nearly treble, from an estimated 57 million in…
Why should I pay a lawyer to prepare my will?Kate DonnanBeneficiary, Inheritance, NSW, QLD, WillsAlmost everyone is starting to question their spending, particularly as we head into a new financial year and the price of everything seems to…
Witnessing a WillMax WilliamsBeneficiary, Inheritance, NSW, QLD, WillsWitnesses are required for important events like weddings, court trials and world record attempts. A Will is no different. It is a legal requirement…