Is an informal will ok?

There are strict guidelines on how a will must be signed for it to be valid. In cases where the guidelines have not been followed it is up to the Court and a time-consuming, and costly process, to obtain acceptance.

Will & Powers of Attorney, EstatesMadeleine Debono2 August 2021O'Farrell Robertson McMahonwills, will kit, contested wills

Understanding "Testamentary Capacity"

The movies refer to “sound mind and body” when making a will. The legal term is “testamentary capacity”.

Estates, Will & Powers of AttorneyEmily Chamberlain19 July 2021O'Farrell Robertson McMahoncontested wills, testamentary capacity

Are there consequences to leaving my child out of my will?

Even if you have perfectly valid reasons for leaving a child out of your will, there are some points you should discuss with a lawyer first to protect against your will being challenged later on.

Will & Powers of AttorneySophie Hogan10 December 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonchildren, child, wills, will, will kit, contested wills, tfm claim

My relative has died without a will. Can I inherit?

The lack of a will does not necessarily stop you from inheriting money but there are rules in place.

Will & Powers of Attorney, EstatesRussell Robertson1 December 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonwills, contested wills, statutory wills

Three problems with homemade wills

We’ve written about it before, and we’ll write about it again. There are many reasons why you need a lawyer to prepare your will. Here are three of them.

Will & Powers of AttorneyMadeleine Debono16 October 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonwills, will, will kits, contested wills

Signing your will under Covid-19 restrictions

The Victorian Government has passed new regulations that allow wills to be witnessed through an audiovisual link but it must be done properly for your will to be valid.

Will & Powers of AttorneyRussell Robertson21 May 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahoncovid-19, wills, contested wills, statutory wills