Written by
Chloe Kopilovic
Executors and Trustees – Should you be Seeking Direction from the Court?
*I have used the words ‘executor’ and ‘trustee’ in this blog interchangeably. Being an executor or trustee can be a challenging role. You are tasked with not only dealing with…
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Administering an estate during the COVID-19 pandemic
The death of a loved can be hard for everyone involved and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may add additional stress through this difficult time. There are many ways that COVID-19…
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Capacity and Home-Made Wills: Why you should reconsider
In the wake of COVID-19, there is a lot more discussion about home-made Wills or Will kits. One of the questions that I am frequently asked is, “can we use…
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Does marriage, divorce or separation affect my Will?
Whether it is the start of a relationship or the end, it is important to understand the effect marriage, divorce or separation can have on your Will. Your Will should reflect…
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Executor’s commission – What it is, and how it works
One of the most common questions I am asked is, “do I get paid for being the executor?” Whilst the role of executor was once upon a time a voluntary…
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7 common mistakes made by executors
An executor is a person who has been appointed in a Will to administer the will-maker’s estate and carry out the Will-maker’s wishes. They are often described as the deceased…
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What is the role of an executor, and who should you pick?
Whilst being named someone’s executor can be viewed as an honour and a privilege, the role comes with significant responsibility. As an advisor, I generally encourage my clients to consider…
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Important: Practice Direction issued by the Supreme Court for certain Wills during COVID-19
There is no doubt that in the wake of COVID-19 many people are taking the opportunity to get their affairs in order. We have seen a dramatic increase in the…
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Risks with home-made Wills and Will kits
Many people think that making a Will is a simple exercise and that it is something that you can do for yourself. With the availability of off-the-shelf Wills, online Wills…
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COVID-19 – Your Key Estate Planning Documents
I just want you all to know that we are here to help and assist you in any way we can in these uncertain times. Even if it’s a simple phone…
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