If you make a promise to someone, to say that they will receive something of yours when you die, the law might just hold you to it – even if there is no mention of it in your Will. You need to be very careful...
We’re delighted to announce that Rebecca Exley will be joining the partnership at Solari & Stock Lawyers with Michael Solari and Riccarda Stock, effective 1 July 2025....
What is an Enduring Guardianship? Making future care decisions can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. An Enduring Guardian ensures your wishes are respected if you're ever unable to make decisions yourself....
An enduring guardianship is a legal document that authorises a person (‘the enduring guardian’) to make health and medical decisions for another person if they have lost the decision-making capacity to do so themselves....
For more information about the implications of dying without a Will, please refer to our article The consequences for young Australians without a Will-the Liam Payne tragedy....
It has been reported that Liam Payne tragically died intestate, leaving a girlfriend, parents, and young son, Bear. His fortune is estimated to be around 24 million GBP, and now the rules of intestacy will dictate how that fortune will be distributed. ...
A Special Disability Trust (SDT) is a type of trust established in Australia to provide financial support for people with a disability, without affecting their eligibility for government benefits, like the Disability Support Pension or other income-tested payments. SDT’s can also be established by someone’s...
We love hearing from our clients about their experiences with our team. This testimonial highlights the efficiency of Rebecca and the Estates team! Are you considering updating your Will or have questions about your estate planning? We’re here to assist you every step of the way. Call...
On Friday 21st March our very own Mia Doncevski was admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW as a Lawyer....
What if I don’t want to continue to act as Executor? If you do not wish to act as Executor, you can renounce. Renouncing (otherwise than a Court ordering it), can only happen before Probate is granted, provided you haven’t intermeddled in the Estate....