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Rea Costello (deceased) [2014] SASC 134 – Avoiding uncertainty when preparing a Will
I often find that clients have trouble choosing whom to appoint as their Executor in their Will. There seems to be a perception that when appointing an Executor, the Willmaker…
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Ownership of property in estate planning – why does it matter?
When taking instructions for preparation of Wills, I often find that clients want to give their house/property as a gift to a certain beneficiary. While this can be a noble…
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What are the requirements for receiving a distribution from an estate?
I am often asked by clients both during the preparation of their Will, and in the administration of a deceased estate, what the requirements are for beneficiaries to receive a…
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Does an Executor have to conduct a “reading of the Will”?
I am often asked by new enquirers whether the Executor of an estate has a duty to hold a “reading of the Will” where the deceased’s family and friends are…
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Will an applicant be awarded costs if their claim for further provision from an estate is unsuccessful?
I often have clients asking me if their costs for bringing a family provision application will be paid from the estate if their claim is unsuccessful. I have previously written…
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Laing v Laing [2014] QSC 194 – To bury or to be cremated?
I have previously written about the tension that can occur when there are disagreements over whether, and where, a deceased person should be buried. In a new case, a dispute…
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Horwood v Ah Shay [2014] QDC 199 – When will provision be made for a step-child from a small estate?
I have recently written about step-children and their eligibility to apply to the Court for provision from their step-parent’s estate. I have now read with interest a recent decision in…
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When is a solicitor responsible for their client passing away without a Will?
I often have clients who urgently require a Will as they have received a terminal diagnosis, are about to take a trip or are elderly. The question of whether or…
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Can my step-children contest my Will? When is a step-child, a child?
I often receive enquiries from people who are interested in contesting their step-parent’s Will. Usually I receive these calls from people whose natural parent has passed away, leaving their estate…
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Can someone make a Will if they are under the age of 18?
I read with interest a recent decision of the Supreme Court, in which a Will was authorised to be made for a minor. What is the test for circumstances in…
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