Written by
Chloe Kopilovic
Mum’s contesting the Will, what should I do?
In many relationships, partners appoint each other as executors in their respective Wills. However, if one of those partners dies and the surviving partner is unhappy with what they have…
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The top six reasons why you should not use a Will Kit – Part Two
In an earlier blog, The Top Six Reasons why you should not use a Will Kit - Part One, I explained the first 3 reasons why I think people should…
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The top six reasons why you should not use a Will Kit – Part One
I often receive enquiries from individuals wanting to make a Will for the first time. They are often surprised to hear that making a valid Will is not a "five…
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Obtaining a Grant of Probate in Queensland
Obtaining a Grant of Probate can be a complicated process if you do not know the process, what to look for and how to correctly complete the forms. I have…
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The importance of reviewing your Will
Having a Will is one thing but having an up-to-date Will is another matter completely! Whilst I find that there is a general reluctance amongst people to make a Will…
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Should I Lodge a Superannuation Death Benefit Claim?
I am often asked by clients for assistance with claiming a deceased relative’s superannuation monies. In most instances, a superannuation death benefit claim is lodged by the partner, child or…
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Objecting to a Superannuation Death Benefit Payment
A client of mine was recently approached by his brother to sign a one page form which would allow the brother to receive his Deceased mother’s superannuation death benefit payment…
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Interdependency and Superannuation Death Benefit Claims
When lodging a superannuation death benefit claim, it is important that the material lodged provides information regarding the financial and non financial interdependency between the Deceased and the person claiming…
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What is the difference between an informal codicil, assignment of an interest and a renunciation/disclaimer?
You may recall my recent blog post about documenting your intentions correctly. In that blog, I gave a brief overview of the recent Queensland Supreme Court decision of Gamer v Whip…
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Document your intentions correctly to avoid challenges to your Will
I recently read the Queensland Supreme Court decision of Gamer v Whip [2012] QSC 209 (30 July 2012), in which the Court had to decide whether a particular document was…
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