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Wills 101 - Who Gets My Superannuation When I Die?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates Power of Attorney Enduring Guardianship Testamentary Trusts Probate and Estate Administration 15 December 2017Many are surprised that superannuation does not automatically come into an estate. This is because only assets you own, such as a house, car, investments, or savings, become your estate. Superannuation on the other hand is held in a trust by the trus... -
Wills 101 - What is a Court-ordered Wll?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Wills & Estates 11 December 2017In special circumstances, a court has the power and ability to make, change and even revoke a Will. These are known as 'Statutory Wills' or 'Court Ordered' Wills. -
Same Sex Marriage Signed into Law, but what does it Mean?
Article Category - Family Law Wills & Estates Workplace Change 08 December 2017On 7 December 2017, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 was passed through parliament and on 8 December 2017 it received the Royal Assent from the Governor General. -
Wills 101 - What Happens if I Don't Have a Will?
Article Category - Making A Will Wills & Estates 04 December 2017If you die without a Will you are said to die intestate. The results of intestate succession vary greatly depending on whether you were single or married, or had children at the time of your death. In most cases, your property is distributed in split... -
Wills 101 - Who Can't Make a Will?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates Power of Attorney Enduring Guardianship Testamentary Trusts Probate and Estate Administration Contesting a Will or Estate 27 November 2017While most adults are both competent and cognizant, there are some instances where someone may not be able to make a Will. -
Wills 101 - How do I win an Estate Challenge?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates Power of Attorney Enduring Guardianship Testamentary Trusts Probate and Estate Administration Contesting a Will or Estate 13 November 2017The rules for challenging an estate are strictly enforced by the Supreme Court. Not only must a person establish they are an eligible person within the definition of section 57 of the Succession Act to challenge an estate, but they must also bring a... -
Wills 101 - What is a Family Provision Application?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates Power of Attorney Enduring Guardianship Testamentary Trusts Probate and Estate Administration Contesting a Will or Estate 07 November 2017A Family Provision Application, or FPA for short, is lawyer speak for challenging an estate. Technically, there are two kinds of estate litigation: challenging the Will document itself; or challenging the distribution of the estate. -
Wills 101 - What is an Executor?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates Power of Attorney Enduring Guardianship Testamentary Trusts Probate and Estate Administration Contesting a Will or Estate 24 October 2017Being an executor to a Will is a very special role, and it’s more than just a job. Technically, it refers to a person or institution appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of their Will. Put simply, this involves making sure their debts are p... -
Wills 101 - What does an Executor Do?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates Power of Attorney Enduring Guardianship Testamentary Trusts Probate and Estate Administration Contesting a Will or Estate 24 October 2017Generally speaking, the duty of an executor is to properly preserve the estate assets, to pay out all debts, and transfer the income and capital to those who are entitled to them under your Will or according to legislation or court order. -
Wills 101 - How Does Divorce or Separation Impact my Will?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates Power of Attorney Enduring Guardianship Probate and Estate Administration Contesting a Will or Estate 20 October 2017Your Will can be impacted by a change in your relationship status. How, and how much will depend on the type of relationship, the nature of the separation, and even the date of separation or divorce.