Executor of a Will duties involve a significant responsibility, especially when dealing with the loss of a loved one. An executor is the person named in a Will to manage a deceased person’s estate (property, finances, etc.) and carry out their final wishes. The...
Thinking about writing your own Will or creating DIY Wills to save some time and money? It is a common thought, but it can lead to problems down the track for your loved ones. While a simple, do-it-yourself Will or DIY Wills may seem appealing, the law surrounding...
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...
