A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. For many Australians, a simple Will, leaving everything outright to a spouse or dividing it equally among the children does the job adequately. It provides clarity and avoids the uncertainty of dying...
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, and managing the estate can feel overwhelming. This is especially true when someone dies without leaving a Will, a situation known as dying “intestate.” In these cases, a court may grant “letters of...
We do it every day – make decisions for ourselves on all sorts of family, work and lifestyle issues, but what happens to us if we cannot make decisions for ourselves due to illness or accident? If we have legal documents prepared prior to us losing capacity to make...
Family businesses are the backbone of Australia’s economy, contributing over 70% of the nation’s GDP and employing a significant portion of the workforce. However, their long-term success can be fragile, with only a fraction operated by the third...
A trust is a vehicle through which property is legally held by a trustee for the benefit of others. It separates the beneficial and legal ownership of property. The parties to a trust are the settlor (person creating the trust), the trustee (the legal owner of trust...
In Western Australia (WA), contesting a Will is a complex process involving nuanced laws. This article will answer some of the most common questions people may have when considering contesting a Will in WA. The information is general in nature only, and we recommend...
