Not every estate is the same and there are many factors which can determine how long it takes for the beneficiaries to receive a distribution.
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Is is possible for grandchildren to make a claim against a deceased’s estate but it is by no means guaranteed successful.
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Covid-19 has accelerated technology advances in many area of law but some areas of Estates remain paper-bound for now so it’s important you get early advice regarding an Estate.
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Protect and Special Disability trusts provide parents who have children with special needs additional ways to provide for them in a will. It is important you speak with a lawyer to understand what would work best for you and your child.
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Even if you think you don’t have any assets to distribute via a will, having a will in place will provide greater comfort to your family in the event of your death.
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While Australia has had incredible success so far in “flattening the curve” and avoiding the horrific death rates happening in other parts of the world, a sad reality of life is that the usual cycle of life and death continues and with this the administration of estates.
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If you’re stuck at home because of Covid-19 regulations and worried about the health implications of this pandemic, you may be tempted to grab a pen and piece of paper and quickly write out your own Will. Without the proper legal advice, you may not get it right.
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Bills for debts incurred while someone is alive may continue to arrive after their passing. They can't be ignored so who is responsible for paying them?
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It is important to know correctly what property you own and what you do not before making your will.
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Understanding how the funeral account can be paid will help reduce stress during a time of grief.
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Executors hold important responsibilities over the estate they are appointed to manage.
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The 2015 legislation changes narrowing the list of potential claimants against an estate includes stepchildren and this was recently relevant in a case decided June 2017.
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The Hollywood style reading of the will is mostly a thing of the past. How then do beneficiaries learn of their inheritance?
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When administering an estate the executors often need to apply for Probate from the Supreme Court to serve as evidence that the will is valid, the last made, and they are the executors.
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You're incensed that the Will made an unfair provision for you. After all you've done it's not fair or equal. Even so, a willmaker's wishes are respected and a court will only make changes in very limited circumstances if a will is successfully challenged.
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The common misconception that younger people don't have any assets of worth can lead them to believe they don't need a will. Sadly, that misconception can cause additional hardship for their families should the worst occur.
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