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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
Wills & Estates
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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 […]

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
By Liam Tobin
Self Managed Superannuation Funds, Wills & Estates
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High Court Provides Clarification on Lapsing of Superannuation Binding Death Nominations

When helping people with their estate planning, it is very common that people can become frustrated with the thought that things might get in the way of their wishes being fulfilled. It is important to get legal advice to understand your options and what you can do to try to protect your wishes. One of […]

September 25, 2024
By Tanya Chapman
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 […]

When should you update your will?

It is important to keep your will updated so that your wishes can be carried out after you have passed away. The wishes that you set out in your will are carried out by your executor, usually with the assistance of a legal professional. We recommend reviewing your will periodically and updating your will when […]

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 […]

Dealing with a Retirement Village Property after Death

When the resident of a retirement village property dies, a question for the executor may be “How does the property form part of the estate?” It is important for the executor to clearly identify the rights and obligations that the estate has in the retirement village property. One mistake the executor might make is to […]

What is the difference between an Enduring Power of Attorney and an Appointment of Enduring Guardian?

An Enduring Power of Attorney and an Appointment of Enduring Guardian are common estate planning documents that individuals put in place to assist them while they are alive. They allow the person making the document, referred to as the “Principal”, to appoint an Attorney and Guardian (or more than one) as well as substitutes if […]

Post-Mortem Organ Donations

When drafting Wills, we regularly discuss whether a person is an organ donor and what they would like done to their body once they are deceased. This article will highlight the general process for both organ donation and donating bodies to science. Organ Donation In Australia, nominating to be an organ donor is a relatively […]

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Wills & Estates

The Struggle When There is No Will

A Professional Will is More Important Than Ever

Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW – What You Need to Know

High Court Provides Clarification on Lapsing of Superannuation Binding Death Nominations

Unregistered Residents in a Retirement Village

When should you update your will?

Banks crack down on Powers Of Attorney

Dealing with a Retirement Village Property after Death

What is the difference between an Enduring Power of Attorney and an Appointment of Enduring Guardian?

Post-Mortem Organ Donations

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