Written by
Chloe Kopilovic
When should you review your will?
When preparing a will for a client, I am often asked, “When should I review my will again?” There are certain “triggers” that you can keep in mind, to review…
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Who is a spouse or de facto partner of a deceased?
I have received a number of enquiries lately in relation to a partner of a deceased wanting to either apply for Letters of Administration on Intestacy for their deceased partner’s…
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Probate or Letters of Administration – What should you be applying for?
Dealing with a loved one’s estate can be challenging, especially if you need to obtain a grant of representation. To assist those with questions in relation to a grant of…
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Protective Trusts: Protecting the vulnerable from themselves
What can you do when you want to leave something in your will to a loved one, but are concerned that they will not be able to manage their inheritance…
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A court-ordered will – why getting it right is crucial
Today, the court is empowered under section 21 of the Succession Act 1981 (Qld) to authorise a will to be made on behalf of a person who does not have…
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Executors versus beneficiaries – what are your rights?
Recently I’ve been contacted by a growing amount of people who are worried about the effectiveness and in some cases ulterior motives of a representative of an estate. An executor…
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Suspicious circumstances surrounding a will – what are the odds?
I am often approached with matters which involve a deceased person having changed their will suddenly before their passing. A claim of suspicious circumstances surrounding the execution of a will…
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SMSF Succession Planning
I recently read the case Ioppolo v Conti [2015] WASCA 45 with interest. This case addresses a number of issues which need to be taken into consideration when devising a…
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Family Provision Claims – How much is enough in the context of a large estate?
On 26 February 2015, the Western Australia Supreme Court handed down a significant and reinforcing judgement in the context of family provision claims in large estates. What were the facts?…
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Statutory Will – RKC v JNS [2014] QSC 313
On 17 December 2014, Justice Philippides of the Supreme Court of Queensland, in RKC v JNS [2014] QSC 313, authorised a statutory will on behalf of a minor pursuant to…
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