Estate planning and your business (NSW)
Estate planning is the process of making a ‘road map’ on what should happen to your assets if you become … Read more
Wills and Deceased Estates
Trustee Duties (NSW)
A trustee is a company or a person responsible for administering a trust, including a deceased estate. In New South … Read more
Can I be paid for being an Executor?
Being an Executor of a deceased estate can be a time consuming and sometimes thankless task In recognition of this, … Read more
What is intermeddling in a deceased estate?
When a person dies, someone has to take responsibility for administering the estate. If the deceased has made a Will, … Read more
Does your intended beneficiary live overseas?
A beneficiary named in an Australian Will classed as a ‘foreign person’ must apply to the Foreign Investment Review Board … Read more
Insolvent Deceased Estates (NSW)
Deceased estates refers to the assets and liabilities of a person who has passed away. When someone dies, their estate … Read more
Rectification and Construction: When a Will needs help to get the job done
The golden rule of when to update your Will: change it when you no longer have a document that properly … Read more
What if the executor won’t apply for probate?
The role of executor comes with responsibilities. The nominated person may be unsuitable for the role due to their inability … Read more
Wills for blended families: securing your step-children’s future
Blended families are increasingly common in Australia. They generally include half-siblings, stepchildren, and parents who may have remarried. An important … Read more
Negotiations in Family Provision claims in NSW
What is a Family Provision claim? A family provision claim is a dispute of a deceased person’s Will, asserting that … Read more
