Our December 2020 edition of our Newsletter has been published and sent to our clients via email and mail, a copy of the newsletter can be found here and viewed in PDF format....
Sometimes, people attempt a ‘homemade’ will without any guide or assistance but such documents often do not follow correct legal form nor withstand legal scrutiny; there are many formalities that a valid will must follow and legal assistance is really the best way to adhere...
When someone dies without a will, he or she dies ‘intestate’. In each state, the law has arrangements for this which detail who gets what from the deceased’s estate and how this process is to be administered. To do this, an administrator will be appointed...
As a part of the Sutherland Shire Leader Family Owned and Operated feature, Solari and Stock were also invited to take part in a podcast recording which again highlights family businesses within the St George and Sutherland Area. ...
With the legislation now allowing for same sex marriages, those in a same sex marriage must remember that unless a Will is stated to be made in contemplation of marriage, marriage revokes a will....
Can I challenge a will? You may be able to challenge a will on a number of grounds, provided you are eligible to do so....
Managing the estate of a deceased friend or loved one can be a very overwhelming task. Aside from processing the sadness of loss, you have the added pressure of honouring someone’s wishes while trying to understand jargon in a complicated legal process. The first question you...
How are de facto relationships dealt with? This can be an issue when the deceased did not write a will clearly expressing their intentions towards family and friends. A de facto spouse may have to first prove that they were, indeed, the de facto...
A recent Queensland case highlighted the dangers of undertaking your own estate planning and preparing a do it yourself will. A couple married in 1984. They both had children from previous relationships but did not have any children together. They prepared a joint will at home...
