Codicils – But wait, there’s more! – S02E07 – Battle of Wills Video Series
A codicil is a separate supplementary document that allows you to make changes to your will. What issues does this raise?
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DIY wills – Who wants to live forever? – S02E06 – Battle of Wills Video Series
Is it wise to use a do it yourself will? What are the implications if you don't consider people potentially contesting your will?
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Will Alterations – Or Liquid Nightmare – S02E04 – Battle of Wills Video Series
When you alter a valid will, that alteration is not valid unless the alteration has been executed as if it was a will.
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Administrator pendente lite – Never tear us apart – S02E03 – Battle of Wills Video Series
When someone dies, it's not a given that their "Will" will be the final Will. There might be multiple Wills naming different executors.
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Can you exclude someone from your Will?
You can exclude anybody from your Will. The issue is, will it hold up in court when your die?
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Did You Read and Understand Your Will?
There's a particular requirement of the law in regard to knowing what you're doing.
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Unexpected sting for family trusts
A recent NSW Revenue Ruling has significant implications for those who own and purchase residential property using a family trust.
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Why bother make a Will if it can be contested?
There is an average of 1,000 family provision claims filed each year in the Supreme Court of NSW. Of those, only 4% are contested.
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6 Feet Under – Burial Rules – S01E08 – Battle of Wills Video Series
Contested estates are not just limited to disputes over the assets. They can include where the body is disposed or if it is cremated or buried.
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Who Survives Who? – S01E07 – Battle of Wills Video Series
What happens if both owners die at the same time or it cannot be determined their order of death?
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