Estates legal updates.

If you haven’t yet got your will in place, you might be wondering if it’s really necessary. After all, life can be unpredictable, and thinking about wills can feel daunting. However, getting your will and your estate planning in place now is crucial for several reasons. In this blog, we’ll

When a loved one passes away, the executor of their Will is responsible for managing their deceased estate and carrying out their wishes as outlined in their Will. The specific duties of an executor can vary depending on the complexity of the estate, but we have outlined the common tasks

Can you set and forget your Will and estate planning documents? Coz really, once they’re done they’re done right? We have seen many a Will that was put in place by persons who have now passed away and we have effectively looked after their estate, obtained Probate, and carried out

Most Australians are savvy about what Wills are and what Wills are for – in a nutshell, Wills dictate what happens to your assets and are used after you die. What we as Australians seem to be less well informed about is why we need a Will (my spouse or

Australian Wills: what happens if you own international assets? When getting your Will sorted, one of the first questions you’ll get asked by your lawyer are ‘what assets do you own?’ and ‘how do you own them?’ While your Australian Will covers all of your Australian assets, if you have

Executors are those chosen people who have been named in a Will as being in charge of looking after a deceased estate. Those duties can be considerable and will often include retaining a lawyer for estate legal advice and to apply for Probate, paying bills, communicating with beneficiaries, securing estate