There is this long held belief by many that when someone dies there is to be a ‘reading of the Will’. However, in real terms, given the electronic world we…

What is a claim? Generally, a ‘claim’ in an estate refers to what is called a ‘family provision application’. This is an application to the Court made by a certain…

Taking place from 17 February to 5 March 2023, this year Sydney is the host city for WorldPride and will celebrate Australia's diverse LGBTIQA+ community. ‘LGBTIQA+’ is an evolving acronym that…

The question of mental capacity is an important consideration when someone is making or updating their Will or Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA). We often hear people arguing over their…

One of tasks of an executor during the course of administrating someone’s estate, is identifying and keeping a record of all the deceased’s assets and liabilities. During this step, the executor…

On 15 June each year, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) highlights one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society – elder abuse. Elderly people are…

When we meet with clients to review their estate and succession plan, we always ask the client to provide us with a summary of the following: their assets and liabilities;their…

We sometimes see issues arise in blended families, where someone chooses to leave the entire or majority of their estate to their new spouse or biological children – to the…

After someone passes, generally the first thing loved ones do is search for the Will. If you can’t locate the original Will, it is not the end of the world. However,…

Many people assume that just because you are not married to your partner, there are no impacts to your Will, should you separate in the future. Unfortunately, this assumption is…

As we start a new year, it is important to remember that any change in life circumstances may impact on your estate plan. Engaged If you’ve recently been engaged, it…

We often receive enquires from people asking if they are entitled to take control of a deceased’s estate when the deceased did not leave a Will. When someone dies without…