A recent case that has attracted significant media coverage underscores the importance of keeping your estate planning documents up to date when a...
Wills and Estates
On Doctors Orders? Testamentary Freedom in NSW and the Case of Dr Alexakis
When drafting a Will, people in New South Wales are able to enjoy testamentary freedom, meaning they are able to leave their Estate to whomever they...
What is a Grant of Probate
A Grant of Probate is formal approval from the Supreme Court of NSW that validates a will and confirms that the executor has the legal right to act...
Gender-Neutral Wills: Writing a New Chapter in Inclusivity!
In recent years, there has been a shift in how people approach language in legal documents, such as their Wills. We’ve noticed that more individuals...
Binding Death Benefit Nominations
Binding Death Benefit Nominations When a life insurance or superannuation policy holder dies, their benefits under their policies are dealt with...
What Happens to your Pet if you Pass Away in Australia?
What Happens to your Pet if you Pass Away In a comprehensive study by Animal Medicines Australia, it was found that nearly 70% of Australian...
Estate Planning – If You Have A Company Or Businesses
People often think of a Will, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian documents to plan for how their personal affairs are going to operate if they...
“Can my ex bring a claim against my estate?”
“Can my ex bring a claim against my estate?” This is a question that we often get when preparing Wills for people who have previously separated or...
The Commorientes – Rule who has died first?
The Commorientes – Rule who has died first? The law applying to deceased Estates, like most other law in NSW, is largely based on English law. Over...
Getting Probate – whatever that is
When a loved one passes away, there are many things that occur in a short period of time and it can all seem overwhelming. One of the phrases that...