I read with interest the recent and important judgment of the Queensland Supreme Court (Re-Floyd [2011] QSC 218). In this matter the Court ordered that the spouse of a deceased was…

In most jurisdictions in Australia, except Western Australia, the whole Will (in the case of Tasmania) or certain provisions contained in the Will (in other States), are revoked by the divorce or…

A recent decision in the Supreme Court of South Australia handed down on the 20th July 2011, "In the Estate of Brummitt (deceased)”, highlighted to me the importance of properly…

I was recently asked to give a presentation for Business and Estate Planning Specialists. This company specialises in selling risk insurance for businesses and individuals. They had asked that I…

An Enduring Power of Attorney is one of the most powerful documents that you will ever sign. This was highlighted in a recent article in the Sunday Mail by Anthony…

Anthony Keane published an article entitled “Have you the will to leave your family in peace?” in the Courier Mail on 13 June 2011. Anthony quotes Darren James of AMP Financial…

I was recently interviewed by Jemma Pearson of My Property Preview where she published an article entitled “Get it Write”. The article highlights the importance of reviewing your Wills when you…

A codicil amends, rather than replaces, a previously executed Will. Such amendments may add or revoke small provisions of the Will, or may completely change the majority, or all, of…

I read an interesting article written by Kay Dibben in the Sunday Mail on 1 May 2011, about four siblings who went to court within days of their father’s death, stopping his…

I read the article in the Courier Mail on 19 March 2011, about the dispute erupting over the late Ken Talbot’s estate, with great interest. Mr Talbot died in June…

I was recently asked by Tim Moore of Business and Estate Planning Specialists as to what happens when a person dies without making a Will, and how is the Estate…

I was recently at a professional development training day with Business and Estate Planning Specialists, when the question was raised as to how a Will can be validly executed. Formal…