Indigenous customary law overrides intestacy law in NSW
Transcript A will is a legal document that sets out who you want to leave your assets when you die. A person dies “intestate” if they die without leaving...
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The procedure for NSW Family Provision claims in 2018
Transcript This is a presentation on the procedure for Family Provision claims in New South Wales in 2018. My name is Mary Windeyer and I’m a solicitor at Turnbull...
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Taking shortcuts with your Will is not the best idea
We have all been through the experience of having to paint a room, a shed, a cupboard or a house. In all the above situations, there are opportunities to...
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Travelling over the holidays? Remember to ensure your Estate Planning documents are in order
Are you travelling during the holiday period? Do you have Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents in place, as well as your Will? Christmas and the holidays come...
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How can a Willmaker protect their wishes if their capacity is in question?
This article follows our previous article on the topic: How is testamentary capacity determined when making a Will In our previous article we discussed how testamentary capacity is determined...
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An important ruling regarding a de facto spouse and superannuation death benefits
On the 22nd of April 2011, Ms Redfearn passed away as a consequence of an attempted suicide 2 days prior. The deceased’s mother, Mrs Ievers, was then appointed as...
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How do you find a loved one’s will?
When a loved one has passed away it can be difficult to know what their intentions were when it comes to their estate. Sometimes loved ones will give specific...
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The power of a handwritten note or video recording when drafting a Will
Families and lives can be complex and for various reasons, both good and bad, a person may not wish to leave their Estate, or a portion of their Estate,...
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How is testamentary capacity determined when making a Will
Wills & Testamentary Capacity When making a Will it is imperative the Willmaker has testamentary capacity to ensure the Will is valid. This article will discuss the test used...
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If You Don’t Make A Will Like Prince, Who Will It All Go To?
If like Prince, you die without having made a Will, who will your Estate go to? It is surprisingly not uncommon that many celebrities worth millions die without a...
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