Written by
Chloe Kopilovic
Testamentary Trusts – A Double Edged Sword
A lot of clients look at me with confusion when I suggest a testamentary trust for them. I immediately receive questions like: What is it? How does it work? Do…
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Having an estate plan is more than just having a will
There seems to be a common misconception that having an estate plan is for wealthy people. Wrong. Having an estate plan is for everyone. It is about being prepared, minimising…
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Who is a child, and can they make a claim against your estate?
In Queensland, for the purposes of making an application for further provision from an estate, a child is eligible. However, the definition of ‘child’ is three fold. Effectively, a child…
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Estrangement – are you in or are you out?
Although unfortunate, it is common that parent and child are unable to forge out their issues. However, the result in some circumstances means their relationship is marred by estrangement. Estrangement…
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What happens to my estate if I die without a will?
When you pass away without a will (valid will), you are deemed to have died intestate. This means that your estate will be administered and distributed according to legislation. The…
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What is your excuse for not having a will?
When you die, you die. Nothing can be done from the grave that you haven’t planned for already. I’ve had many clients come in during their twilight years to make…
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Caveats over wills – use wisely
Where there are questions as to the validity of a will, lodging a caveat over the will is an option which will give you time to investigate your questions. Having…
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Not all is lost if you can’t find the original will
Recently, I have received a number of enquiries where a deceased’s original will cannot be found. When an original will cannot be found, a grant of probate can still be…
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Disentitling Conduct – Mind your manners
I am often asked by clients about "disentitling conduct" in the context of a claim for further provision from an estate by a child of a deceased. Clients generally raise…
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Have you considered your digital assets in your estate plan?
I recently met with some clients to consider their estate plan. Since they last reviewed their estate plan they had accumulated significant digital assets (DA). When considering your estate plan…
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