Tanya Chapman, Author at Baker Love Lawyers Newcastle

The Struggle When There is No Will

A Will is not only a record of how you would like your estate distributed. A Will appoints and authorises a person to deal with your estate. Without a Will, administration becomes much more complex and time consuming. Some real-life examples are provided below. A. Identifying the beneficiaries When a person dies without a Will, […]

February 26, 2025
By Tanya Chapman
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A Professional Will is More Important Than Ever

The market has become inundated with easy online Will options. Not only do these companies allow you to prepare and execute your Will from the comfort of your own home, but they are also generally cheaper than a “professional Will” prepared and witnessed by a solicitor. However, while cheap now, online Wills may result in […]

November 28, 2024
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Would you know if you were the victim of financial elder abuse?

According to NEAPS, the main perpetrators of financial abuse were adult children, with sons being twice as likely as daughters to financially abuse their parents. This was found to be commonly due to the adult child experiencing financial problems or mental health problems. What constitutes financial abuse? It includes: Help is available If you have […]

Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW – What You Need to Know

Under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022 (the Act), as of 28 November 2023, eligible people have the choice to ask for medical help to end their life. Among the principles enshrined in the Act is the principle that a person’s autonomy in relation to end of life choices should be respected and that all […]

September 25, 2024
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Wills & Estates
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Unregistered Residents in a Retirement Village

Normally, on moving into a retirement village, the retired person will enter into a contract with the village operator. However, a spouse or de facto partner may move in with a resident without themselves signing a contract with the operator. If this occurs, the spouse or de facto may still be considered a resident. Under […]

Banks crack down on Powers Of Attorney

If a person loses cognitive capacity to make financial decisions, a relative or friend may step in to manage their finances for them. This is made a lot easier if the relative or friend has been appointed under a Power of Attorney document. In NSW, a Power of Attorney is a legal document in which […]

Retirement Village Termination and Unexpected Costs

Unexpected Costs in Retirement Villages With any contract, it is important to be mindful of hidden costs. These can be secreted away in seemingly benign clauses and go unnoticed until one day you receive a hefty bill. This is true for retirement village contracts as well. Some hidden costs: Waiting list fee: The operator may […]

December 19, 2023
By Tanya Chapman
Wills & Estates
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The Problem with a Poorly Drafted Will

The recent decision in the case of Re Estate Miletic; Strbik v Strbik [2023] NSWSC 371 is a warning of the unnecessary and expensive litigation that can be avoided by a carefully drafted Will. In this case, the deceased Joseph Miletic died in 2015 and was survived by his two adult children, Josie and Pauline. […]

October 24, 2023
By Tanya Chapman
Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates
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From Retirement Village to Residential Care – the Financial Side

Residents with a long-term lease at a retirement village will in most cases not receive their exit entitlement from the village on the day they leave. Generally, you are not entitled to your exit entitlement payment until 14 days after a new resident has paid for or moved into the unit. If there is a […]

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Author: Tanya Chapman

The Struggle When There is No Will

A Professional Will is More Important Than Ever

Would you know if you were the victim of financial elder abuse?

Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW – What You Need to Know

Unregistered Residents in a Retirement Village

Banks crack down on Powers Of Attorney

Retirement Village Termination and Unexpected Costs

The Problem with a Poorly Drafted Will

From Retirement Village to Residential Care – the Financial Side

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