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.
Read MoreThe movies refer to “sound mind and body” when making a will. The legal term is “testamentary capacity”.
Read MoreEven 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.
Read MoreThe lack of a will does not necessarily stop you from inheriting money but there are rules in place.
Read MoreWe’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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe law that allows people to contest a will was changed in 2015.
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