Written by
Chloe Kopilovic
iWill – The latest development in informal Wills decisions
I was interested to read an article about a recent case where the Supreme Court in Brisbane ruled that a Will typed into a smartphone was valid. The deceased typed…
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Victim of abuse of an Enduring Power of Attorney? What to do, who to tell and who can help
I have previously addressed what an Enduring Power of Attorney is and the duties of an Attorney. Now that you know who they are and what they are supposed to…
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Protecting your wishes – Common cases where Wills have been contested
Throughout my years as a Wills and Estates lawyer, the most common misconception I have noticed among clients a belief that their Will is bulletproof. Unfortunately, even with the best…
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The top four reasons why you should not use a DIY estate administration kit – Part 1
I have noticed that there are now “DIY Probate” and “DIY Letters of Administration” kits available on the internet (for a fee), which claim to show the buyer how to…
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Advance Health Directive – Why, When and How?
I recently read a blog article by a Canadian lawyer which summarised and discussed a recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada. In that case, the Court ruled that…
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What do I do if I only have a copy of a Will?
Recently, I read about an application which was made to the Court to allow a copy of a Will to be used to obtain a Grant of Probate. Usually when…
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Dismissing a Family Provision Claim
I recently had the opportunity to review submissions made to a Court by an Executor wishing to have a Family Provision Claim dismissed. The basis of the application to dismiss…
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Duties of an Attorney
In part one of my series on abuse of Enduring Powers of Attorney I addressed what an Enduring Power of Attorney is, and how to make one. When you are…
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Legal costs when disputing a Will – don’t be fooled!
I read with interest the recent decision of DW v RW. Background The background to the matter is below: 1. DW made a family provision claim against RW, the Executor…
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Grants of Representation
I read with interest an article about a prominent politician being granted probate on the estate of her former partner, against the wishes of his children. What is a Grant…
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