Wills & Estates Q&A
13 Oct Wills & Estates Q&A
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....
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Risks of Do It Yourself Wills and Estate Planning
17 Aug Risks of Do It Yourself Wills and Estate Planning
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...
A detailed guide to probate
24 Apr A detailed guide to probate
PURPOSE OF A GRANT OF PROBATE The executor of an estate is responsible for collecting the deceased's assets, paying any debts and then distributing the assets to the beneficiaries. A grant of probate is a legal document that authorises an executor (or executors) to manage the...