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What is Beneficiary Protection?
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...
What is the process of challenging a Will in NSW?
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...
Jack’s Story: The Importance of an Enduring Power of Attorney
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...
Is a verbal promise made before death grounds to contest a Will?
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...
What you need to know about defending a Will in NSW
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...
Emma’s Story: De Facto Relationship and an Outdated Will
Chris (65) is a widow with two grown-up adult children, Andrew and Michael. His wife had died 10 years before from underlying health issues. Chris’...
Nick’s Story: the importance of updating your Estate Plan
Nick (60) and Charlotte (57) were married for 5 years and living together in Melbourne. Nick was widowed 9 years prior and had two children from...
What makes a Will invalid in NSW?
A will is a legal document that outlines a person’s instructions and/or wishes for their care of children and...
More to Estate Planning than your Will
A will is a legal document with instructions as to who you wish to leave your assets to when you die. It includes who you wish to appoint as your...