Who is your child’s Guardian?
Drafting a Will for the parents of young children raises the issue of the appointment of guardians for those children.
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Indigenous customary law overrides intestacy law in NSW
A Will is a legal document that sets out how you want your assets to be distributed after you die. If you don't leave a will, you're deemed to be...
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The procedure for NSW Family Provision claims in 2018
Claims for family provision are managed in the Supreme Court in accordance with the Family Provision Practice Note which sets out the procedure to be followed and is divided into...
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Taking shortcuts with your Will is not the best idea
In summary, there is no such thing as a simple Will, and just about everyone needs a little legal help with getting theirs sorted out.
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Travelling over the holidays? Remember to ensure your Estate Planning documents are in order
Most of us mean to make sure we have wills or that they are updated but as we are all time poor it can be relegated to the bottom of...
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How can a Willmaker protect their wishes if their capacity is in question?
This article explains the 2 key things a Willmaker can do to protect their wishes if their capacity is later questioned.
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An important ruling regarding a de facto spouse and superannuation death benefits
This article summarises an important ruling regarding a de facto spouse and superannuation death benefits
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The power of a handwritten note or video recording when drafting a Will
When I'm in the process of drafting a Will, I often suggest that my clients prepare either a letter in their own handwriting that clearly states the reasons or the...
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If You Don’t Make A Will Like Prince, Who Will It All Go To?
It is not uncommon that many celebrities worth millions die without a Will. This article focuses on what happened to Prince's estate.
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What happens if my Power of Attorney abuses that power?
A recent case in Wollongong highlighted that there are serious ramifications if a person appointed under a Power of Attorney abuse their power and does not act in the best...
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