December 2021 Newsletter is here!
17 Dec December 2021 Newsletter is here!
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wills and estates Tag
Why and when should you update your Will and Estate Plan?
29 Nov Why and when should you update your Will and Estate Plan?
Signing your Will is not a “one and done” event. It requires regular review and updating as your circumstances change. Key events should trigger a review. ...
A Wise Word on Gifts in Wills
25 Oct A Wise Word on Gifts in Wills
For the most part, people make Wills because they want to give someone something on their death, but there are some considerations when deciding who to benefit, and what you intend for them to receive. During your lifetime, your assets will change as you buy and...
Powers of Attorney – be careful who you appoint
12 Jul Powers of Attorney – be careful who you appoint
Power of Attorneys and Enduring Guardianships are important tools in managing your financial and lifestyle affairs. When you create the documents, you will be known as the Principal, and you will have an Attorney who manages your financial affairs, and a Guardian who manages your...
Can I leave money to my pet?
01 Mar Can I leave money to my pet?
For those of us whose “family” includes a furry friend, they can often be forgotten when we discuss our own mortality. However, unlike humans, pets cannot directly inherit any assets. Under Australian domestic law, they are considered to be property and can therefore be given...
What is the role of an Executor?
17 Feb What is the role of an Executor?
An Executor is the person appointed in another person’s will to dispose of the monies, property and other assets listed in that will, after the death of its author. An Executor has to follow both the deceased’s wishes and numerous legal requirements when disposing of that...
If I die without a will, who gets my assets?
07 Dec If I die without a will, who gets my assets?
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...
Where to start with a Deceased Estate
11 Oct Where to start with a Deceased Estate
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...