“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 […]
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The Hidden Costs of DIY Will Kits
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 […]
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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 […]
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How to Witness Affidavits and Statutory Declarations
The new Oaths Regulation 2011 came into force on 30 April 2012, and its introduction has some important consequences for swearing or affirming affidavits and statutory declarations.
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Notional Estate – Transfer of assets by persons who subsequently die
In a “normal” situation when a person passes away, their Last Will and Testament discloses the deceased person’s intentions for the distribution of their assets. However a Will only deals with the assets that a person has, or over which a person has control, as at the date of that person’s death.
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Contested Wills
If a person is eligible, they have the right to seek further provisions from the estate Many people are proactive in relation to their estate planning documents. Often however, and for whatever reason, children or other family members are ‘left out’ of the Will. There may well be a very good reason for the exclusion […]
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Wills & Estates
Protecting your estate’s assets is at the forefront of our minds There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to drafting your Estate Planning documents, and at Baker Love Lawyers we take the time to draft them to the highest possible standard. Careful and considered preparation of your Estate Planning documents ensures that your intentions […]
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Probate & Deceased Estate Administration
We have many years of experience in dealing with all aspects of Probate and deceased estates We understand that seeing a lawyer can be a daunting experience during such a difficult time, and we aim to make the process as simple and convenient as possible. The Executor of a Will must comply with various laws […]
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Estate, family, commercial and property laws are the cornerstones of our legal services When you choose Baker Love Lawyers, you’re partnering with a team of experts who are easy to talk to and will discuss with you, in plain English, the legal services that you require. Baker Love Lawyers has advised generations of Newcastle and […]
MoreLike it or not, an ex-spouse can contest your Will. Here’s why.
Although the obligation for a deceased to leave part of their estate to an ex-spouse diminishes after a family law property settlement has been finalised, an ex-spouse is still eligible to make a claim to challenge a Will.
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