Estrangement: What does it mean in the law of succession in New South Wales?
Estrangement has been described as "the condition which results from the attitudes or conduct of one or both parties"...
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Who is included in a gift to your “children” in your will?
Ensure your Will's gift to your children goes to the right people. Learn the legal definition, including stepchildren and adopted children, to prevent disputes.
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What if I don’t want my children to receive a share of my estate until they reach a certain age?
This is a particularly complex area of Will drafting. Certain wording can mean your children receive an “expectant share” in your estate when you die, but only take “possession” of...
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Unsigned Wills – When Intention is Everything
Generally, for a Will to be valid it needs to be signed by a Willmaker (testator) in the presence of two witnesses, who should also sign at the same time....
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8 Reasons Why You Should Get a Will
Here's the 8 most compelling reasons why you should make a Will, and keep it current! If you have been putting off making a Will, because the thought of your...
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What happens to real property upon death, when it is owned with another person?
What happens if I die and I have property owned with another person
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Do you know the effect of divorce or marriage on your Will
Divorce revokes any benefit to your former spouse and also the appointment of your former spouse as your executor, trustee or guardian.
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Parents of disabled children can now put in place protective trusts to be used to fund their child’s needs when the parents die
Once the parents of the disabled child die, they put in place a mechanism to fund the needs of their child.
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What are an Executor’s Duties?
What do I have to do as an Executor; What are my duties as an Executor
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Avoid the wreckage
A Will is but a part of estate planning. It is a part of the plan to provide for people who are important to you. Why we have allowed Wills...
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