As a beneficiary of a will, you are likely to have gone through a loss that has taken its toll on your emotions. When a will is contested, it can make an already devastating situation even more upsetting and confusing. Contesting or Disputing a will is when everyone involved agrees that the Will is valid,…
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Approximately 40% of Australians die without any will or estate planning in place. Taylor & Scott are experienced Wills and Estate Lawyers who deal with many areas surrounding Wills and Estates, including: Wills and Estate Planning Enduring Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardian Dealing with deceased Estates (Probate or Letters of Administration) Disputed Will or…
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There’s good reason why couples are advised to seek professional legal advice on renewing their Wills after they marry and again should their relationship subsequently come to an end. The legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia will have an impact on many aspects of life in Australia. Same-sex couples planning marriage should consider the implications…
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Our client was the only son and beneficiary of his mother’s estate. The estate consisted of a home. Upon the death of his mum (his dad having died several years before), our client gathered his children together and invited his cousin to also meet with him following the funeral. He read the will of his…
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There has been a lot of news coverage in recent times, highlighting a regular trend of adult children asking their retired parents or grandparents for an early inheritance. While most seniors are willing to help out their adult kids financially wherever they can, others are being pressured to hand it out early. There is concern…
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Recently our team of experts in family provision matters, led by Evelyn Gardis, a Partner here at Taylor & Scott, acted for a lady who was in her early 90s. Our client had been in a de facto relationship with her partner for more than fifteen years. They had lived happily in country NSW. Our…
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Our client first met his partner in the early 1980s. At this time he was a young man living with his family overseas. Having left school, he continued to correspond with his much older Australian friend who came to visit him on several occasions. Eventually the older friend invited our client to visit him in…
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Considerable time and thought is given to the planning of a Will. For most people, putting together their Will is an important way to provide for their family and ensure the division of assets in a way that is fair and meaningful. Ideally, a Will should be updated regularly to account for changing circumstances,…
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