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Posted on 14 May 2020Deceased Estates – Guide for Executors/Administrators
We have prepared a guide to assist executors (or administrators) as to their responsibilities when acting in the estate of a deceased parent. Click here to view the full guide Published: 14 May 2020…
Posted on 25 Mar 2019Deceased Estates. What “rights” does a beneficiary under a Will have?
Not infrequently, beneficiaries can feel that they are being kept in the dark as an executor administers the Estate. Thus the question “what are my rights?”. Where a deceased has left a Will and…
Posted on 4 May 2018Wills and Powers of Attorney
The importance of a will A will is an essential tool in ensuring your affairs are properly ordered and benefit those you choose when you die. If you have a current will it may…
Posted on 4 May 2018Enduring Power of Attorney
Can we help you? Enduring power of attorney (financial) Maintaining financial control of your life is all-important, but sometimes things happen to lessen that control. It may be as simple as being unable to…
Posted on 29 Mar 2018Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016
Medical Treatment Decision Makers The Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic) (The Act) commenced operation on 12 March 2018. The Act has two key purposes, first, provision for the appointment of “Medical Treatment Decision…
Posted on 1 Dec 2017Major Change to the Laws of Intestacy
New Provisions as to the distribution of the assets of a deceased person dying without a Will become operative as from 1 November 2017 Intestacy Means a person has died without a valid Will…
Posted on 8 Dec 2016Clever will-makers don’t give assets to their family
Instead they pass control of the assets to their family. Why does it matter? It matters for two reasons – tax minimisation and asset protection. If you leave assets – whether real estate, shares…
Posted on 4 Sep 2015Powers of Attorney Victoria
Advice for Attorneys The Powers of Attorney Act 2014 sets out the powers and responsibilities of a person(s) appointed as an attorney under an enduring power of attorney. The effect of an enduring power…
Posted on 4 Mar 2015Who can challenge my will?
Many clients assume they can, on death, leave their assets to whomever they choose. They are dismayed to learn, when instructing a lawyer to prepare their will, that it can be challenged. Until recently,…
Posted on 4 Jul 2014Wills and Superannuation
A common misconception arises when people make Wills assuming that their superannuation forms part of their estate and can be gifted in their Will. This is not the case. Superannuation funds and benefits now…