If you are approaching the age of 55 years you are probably in the midst of planning your retirement. One of the big decisions to make is where you will live. There are many options depending on what your lifestyle and finances will allow, but many people will consider moving to a retirement village. What […]
If a person wants to donate their organs after their death, it is important that family and friends know. The Australian Organ Donor Register is the only national register to record your decision about donating your organ tissue for transplant after you die. To register as an organ donor, visit donatelife.gov.au It’s important that you […]
“Deathbed Wills” are Wills that are created and executed when the Testator is already facing imminent death. Such Wills may sometimes be drafted in a rushed and hasty manner, especially where the Testator’s health is in very poor condition. However, if they meet all the requirements for a valid Will, they can still be considered […]
Two of the most common questions that clients ask when a loved one dies are; “Do I need to apply for Probate?” And “What is Probate?” When a person dies, they leave behind assets and liabilities that are collectively known as their “estate”. All estates must be dealt with by someone, usually the Executor appointed in […]
Wills creation may appear to be a straight forward process on a “standard-form” piece of paper. However, this is not the case. In a diverse world with many lifestyle options, it is not surprising that the Wills we leave are equally unique! Our Wills are one of the most important financial and personal planning documents […]
Should you regale the entire staff with your somewhat racist and definitely sexist joke? Is the office Christmas Party a good opportunity to make your move on Julie in accounts? If you don’t know the answer to questions like these, then you really need to read on, suggests employment lawyer TERRY MORGAN. With the festive […]
If you die without a Will, or for some reason your Will does not deal with all of your assets, this is known as “intestacy”. It can cause considerable stress and expense for your family, which is why you should have a valid will, advises Estate Planning lawyer TERRY MORGAN. The Probate and Administration Act […]
Unfortunately, there have been a number of cases where our property lawyers have needed to extricate people from transactions that they have entered into without first obtaining our legal advice, writes partner TERRY MORGAN Baker Love has extensive experience in this field. We have evolved sophisticated due diligence procedures that can help avoid unnecessary costs, […]
As we increasingly embrace technology and the digital realm in our daily lives, there remain some limitations, such as planning for your death – written wills are still more valid than video or digital versions. Recent Australian cases have acknowledged certain situations where digital documents may be treated as exceptions to the traditional formal Will […]
Alongside the community’s greater awareness of mental and degenerative illnesses and disabilities is the need to plan for such circumstances, according to estate planning lawyer TERRY MORGAN. Some people believe a “living will” is the way to ensure that their welfare and wealth are dealt with in the manner they would like it to if […]
