What is a probate requisition?
When someone lodges a probate application with the Supreme Court of NSW, if the application is incomplete or inaccurate, the … Read more
Wills and Deceased Estates
What is a Testamentary Trust?
Testamentary Trusts are created under a Will and therefore come into effect only after the death of the person who … Read more
Mirror Wills vs Mutual Wills – what’s the difference?
A mirror Will is, for the most part, identical to their partner or spouse’s Will. Each partner makes a Will … Read more
Can overseas assets be included in your Will?
Will-makers sometimes hold assets overseas as well as in Australia. But do you know if your Australian Will will cover … Read more
Executor won’t apply for Probate
Sometimes, the person nominated as an executor in a Will may not be suitable or may be unable or unwilling … Read more
Estate Planning and Life Insurance
One of the purposes of life insurance is to provide a cash payment for your loved ones in the event … Read more
Life Interest vs Right to Reside
When you own a property or part of a property in your own name, your Will determines what happens to … Read more
What is an Executor (NSW)?
An executor is the person appointed in a Will to ensure that the wishes of the will maker (called the … Read more
What’s a Deed of Family Arrangement (NSW)?
A deed of family arrangement (DFA) legally changes the division of a deceased person’s assets between the beneficiaries. It can … Read more
Probate vs Letters of Administration
What’s the difference? Probate and Letters of Administration are legal terms used in Wills and Estates Law to describe two … Read more
