Wills and Estates - Articles

Are do it yourself Wills Valid? A Simple Breakdown of DIY Wills

A DIY Will is any Will not prepared formally by a lawyer. Any "homemade" Will your executor submits to the court for probate is likely to be scrutinised.

Make Your Will Difficult to Contest

Each time you update your Will, you’ll want peace of mind knowing your assets will be distributed as intended. There are several administrative measures you can take before your passing to make contesting your Will diffi...

6 Reasons to Review your Will in 2023

Your Will provides instructions on how you would like to have your estate distributed after your death. A will not only communicates your final wishes but allows you to provide for your loved ones in the event of your de...

What are the most important things to know about Wills and Probate?

The death of a loved one is distressing and painful. After their loss, you may be tasked with managing their finances and distributing their assets. This process of administering an estate is known as Probate. It’s a ser...

What is a Family Provision Claim and What Does it Entail?

When a family member passes and has left a Will, it’s not uncommon for the estate to be divided unfairly among the recipients. In fact, we’ve dealt with many cases where beneficiaries have had to contest a Will for being...

Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Always Consult a Lawyer for Estate Administration.

When someone passes, the person nominated in their Will as an executor takes ownership of their estate and is responsible for administering everything to the beneficiaries as outlined in the Will. Comparatively, if the p...

Things to Consider When Contesting an Estate Plan

Having a loved one pass away is never an easy thing to deal with, but then discovering that you’ve been left out of their Will, or the provisions are inadequate can really exacerbate your grief and cause a lot of stress ...

What Does the Role of an Executor of a Will Entail?

The role of an executor in a Will is of utmost importance. Given the person who has passed has put all of their trust in the person they’ve nominated to take care of a lifetime’s worth of assets accordingly, there’s a lo...

Contesting a Will? What you Need to Know.

If you have assets you’d like to share with particular people when you die, you need to have a Will. You also need to review and possibly update your Will every few years to ensure it reflects your wishes.

Letters of Administration – What's the Process When a Loved One Dies Without a Will?

Letters of Administration is a legal document issued by the Supreme Court of NSW when:

Wills, Probate and What to do about the Assets of a loved one when they pass.

When a family member or loved one passes away, the last thing you want to think about are the legal steps required to execute their Will. Wills can be a somewhat complex matter to navigate, so familiarising yourself with...

How is unpaid debt handled when a person dies?

It is an occurrence that happens more often than not - a person passes away and leaves unpaid debts behind. For the next of kin that is left behind, they often wonder what happens with these obligations. This often depen...