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 and Deceased Estates
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 (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
Why Does My Will Need Trustee Powers? (NSW)
When preparing a Will, many people want something simple. They may say, “I just want a plain English Will that … Read more
Someone Has Died. What Should the Executor Do First?
When someone close to you dies and you have been named as the executor of their Will, it can be … Read more
Does your intended executor live overseas?
Whilst appointing a non-resident executor is legally permissible, it comes with complications. Following are some considerations if you’re thinking about … 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 (a testator’s) best efforts to ensure the accurate and correctness of their Will, a Will may contain … Read more
