Why do I need a will?
What is a Will? A Will is an official document that contains your instructions as to how your assets are…
In life and in death – Blended Families and Estate Planning
In life and in death, blended families need to agree on the eventual financial outcome and ensure that actions under an…
Case Study – Aretha Franklin’s Death A Reminder To Have A Will
The death of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is a reminder to us all of the importance of having…
Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power Of Attorney is a document that enables you to appoint a person or entity to make decisions…
Granny Flat Arrangements: what you need to know
When we talk about "granny flat" arrangements, many people will picture a small structure being built in the backyard specifically…
Retirement Villages: tips for contract review
A retirement village is an option you may consider as you get older. There are many factors to consider and…
The risks of using DIY Will Kits
What are the risks of using DIY will kits? The law relating to wills is both complex and precise and there…
What are the duties of an Executor?
An executor is a person appointed by another in a Will to deal with the estate of the Will maker…
What is the effect of marriage, separation and divorce on an existing Will?
How does marriage impact my Will? The answer to this question depends on the date of the marriage, as a…
What happens if I die without a will?
If you die without a Will, you are said to die “intestate”. There is legislation to determine who will receive…
Special Disability Trust – what is it and who might need one?
A Special Disability Trust (“SDT”) is a type of trust that can be created to provide for the care and…
Family provision claim
What is a family provision claim? Our legal system has long recognised a person’s freedom to make a will and…