The Importance of Communicating with Your AttorneyadminEstate Litigation, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, WillsChristmas is a time of family and giving. A lot of time is spent on selecting the perfect gift for each of your family…
Contesting Wills: What You Need to Know in the Leadup to Christmasde Groots wills and estate lawyersArticle, Contesting a Will, Estate Litigation, Featured, WillsAs the holiday season approaches, it is important to be aware of the legal intricacies surrounding estate litigation and contesting wills. The passing of…
A Case Worth Notingde Groots wills and estate lawyersContesting a Will, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Willsby Kate Varcoe The case of Kirk v Withington & Ors [2023] QSC 141 serves as a timely reminder about three key practical factors…
What happens to my superannuation when I die?de Groots wills and estate lawyersFamily Provision, Heir Tight, Superannuation, WillsContrary to what many may think, superannuation is not like money in a bank account. While proceeds of a bank account will simply be…
Know Your Role: Executors and Beneficiariesde Groots wills and estate lawyersBeneficiary, Executor, Heir Tight, Trusts, WillsTwo of the most common terms used in Wills and the administration of deceased estates are ‘executor’ and ‘beneficiary’. But what do these terms…
A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trustsde Groots wills and estate lawyersEstate Planning, Heir Tight, Testamentary Capacity, TrustsIf you have a trust, there are specific issues that you need to consider from an estate planning perspective. Are all trusts the same?…