by augustandclaire | Jul 4, 2024 | Insights
Being appointed as an executor is an important role that comes with responsibilities. You may be solely appointed, or you may be appointed jointly with other executor(s). A person who is named as an executor in a will is not obligated to accept their...
by augustandclaire | Jun 11, 2024 | Insights
Beneficiary Protection is a term used when acting for a beneficiary of an estate to protect his or her interest in the estate. Firstly, it is important to note that executors have a fiduciary obligation to beneficiaries. This means that an executor is placed in a...
by augustandclaire | Apr 15, 2024 | Insights
Challenging a will in NSW refers to the legal process of disputing the validity of a Will. If you have an interest in an estate and you believe that a Will is not legally valid, you may have ground to challenge the Will in the Supreme Court of NSW. Here is a list of...
by augustandclaire | Apr 15, 2024 | Insights
Jack (23) is a full-time university student and employee at a local stationery store. Jack has a loan on a car which he is working towards paying off, and lives in a rental with three other students. He has an estranged relationship with his parents, however, has a...
by augustandclaire | Sep 22, 2023 | Insights
Can a verbal promise made before death be grounds to contest a Will in NSW? Well, it depends. When a verbal promise is made before someone passes away but is not formally added to their will, it can often be a complicated process to ensure that the agreement is...
by augustandclaire | Jul 3, 2023 | Insights
You may have not heard the term ‘defending a will’ until it is a responsibility you are required to do as an executor of an estate. What does defending a Will in NSW mean? Defending a will in NSW refers to doing all that is required to uphold the terms of a...
