Feb 21, 2024 | Wills and Estates
What is a grant of probate? A grant of probate is a legal document issued by the Supreme Court that validates a recently deceased person’s Will. The document certifies that the testator (the person who made the Will) has passed away and created a valid Will. It also authorises the named executor/s to distribute the... Read More
Aug 30, 2023 | Wills and Estates
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) appoints a person, or persons, to make legal and financial decisions on your behalf once you have lost the mental capacity to make these decisions on your own due to a serious illness or injury. If your EPOA is not explicit in... Read More
Jul 30, 2022 | Wills and Estates
Wills and estates can be a confusing topic for many people. However, it is crucial to understand what a will is, how it works, and why you should have one. In this blog article, we cover the common questions related to wills and estates. What is a Will? A Will is a document that sets... Read More
Jul 27, 2022 | Wills and Estates
Around 40% of Australians do not have a will, with the majority of that group citing procrastination as the main reason for not having made a will. But when unexpected events occur, a valid will ensures your children are taken care of, tax is minimized and your estate is distributed in the way you prefer.... Read More
Jul 25, 2022 | Wills and Estates
Superannuation benefits are not automatically assets that fall within the estate of a person after their death. Without additional and proper written directions, what happens to a person’s super after death is decided by the Trustee of that person’s super fund. What is a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)? A self-managed super fund is a body... Read More
Jul 21, 2022 | Wills and Estates
Can You Put Anything You Like in Your Will? When it comes to writing your own will, you may think you should be able to divide your assets however you like. However, the law takes into account moral responsibilities owed to family members. Although they are your assets to divide, these laws protect your family... Read More
