Often, when someone calls me to talk about organising their Will, the discussion starts with: "I just need something simple." Lately, technology enabled digital DIY Wills have also become a focal point. Let me be clear: making it easier and more affordable for people...
We're sharing this because we see it happen. Not hypothetically, not occasionally - but regularly enough that we feel compelled to spread awareness about how this plays out in real Queensland families. A client receives a letter in the post. It contains legal language...
Many people assume that estate planning is only necessary for older individuals. In reality, it's an essential step for everyone - even young adults as early as 18 years of age. The moment you start working and accumulating assets, such as superannuation, savings, a...
If you die without a valid Will, it can be complex and expensive for your loved ones. When this happens, you are considered to have died ‘intestate’. What happens if you die without a valid Will in Queensland? There are two common misconceptions when it comes to dying...
Mediation is defined by the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Counsel as: A process in which the participants to a dispute, with the assistance of a Dispute Resolution Practitioner (the Mediator), identify the disputed issues, develop options, consider...
There are a few reasons why people ask us about contesting a Will. The most common reason is because they have been left out a Will. What is contesting a Will all about? You cannot contest a deceased’s Will just because you think it’s unfair. Everyone has the right to...
Often when someone calls me to enquire about doing a Will for them, the first question they ask is “how much does it cost?”. The answer to that question is “it varies”. What does a Will do? A Will helps protect your assets, ensuring those assets pass to your intended...
Having experience in both New South Wales and Queensland, I am often asked by Queensland practitioners about the curious ways of the New South Wales system for family provision claims. While the concept of the claims is similar and to some degree the process,...
If you have been appointed Executor of someone’s Will, you have many obligations and responsibilities when that person passes away and your role as Executor commences. It’s a very responsible role being an Executor and if you do not act properly, you can be held...
As a practitioner it is important to properly assess a client’s claim, draft a relevant affidavit that complies with the rules of evidence and gather appropriate evidence to support the claim. When it comes to commencing proceedings in a family provision claim, the...
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