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
Wills and Deceased Estates
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
Who pays a deceased estate’s fees and expenses?
The deceased’s estate pays funeral expenses, legal and accounting fees, any outstanding debts, and any accounts that become due, such … Read more
Estate planning and foreign beneficiaries
A beneficiary named in an Australian Will classed as ‘foreign person’ must apply to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) … Read more
Does your intended executor live overseas?
Selecting a suitable executor is an integral aspect of estate planning. Your executor deals with everything from applying for a … Read more
Death and Taxes: when is a tax return required for a deceased estate?
If you’re unsure whether and when you should lodge tax returns on behalf of a deceased person and their estate, … Read more
Spelling errors and typos in Wills (NSW)
Despite a will-maker’s (called a testator) best efforts to ensure that their Will is accurate and correct, a Will (particularly … Read more
