What if a gift in your Will fails? (NSW)
A self-written Will is seldom drafted to take into account future possible changes to the Will-maker’s (testator’s) asset mix. Problems … Read more
Wills and Deceased Estates
Disentitling conduct in Family Provision claims (NSW)
Sometimes a family dispute becomes so heated that a person decides to cut their spouse, child or another dependent out … Read more
Informal changes to a Will (NSW)
Once you have made your Will, it remains in full force and effect until you either revoke (cancel) or change … Read more
What is an Intestate Estate? (NSW)
A person who dies without a Will is said to have died “intestate”. Dying Intestate means that your testamentary wishes … Read more
What happens to your cryptocurrency when you die?
Including cryptocurrency in your Will is slightly different to including other assets as cryptocurrency does not leave an obvious paper … Read more
What is a Statutory Will? (NSW)
The eligibility requirements for anyone wishing to make a Will are that the Will-maker (the testator) must: What is testamentary … Read more
Testamentary Capacity (NSW)
A person can only make legally binding decisions about what happens to their estate when they die if they have … Read more
Transferring Land in a Deceased Estate (NSW)
What’s a Transmission Application? If you have been appointed as the executor of a Will, you need to apply for … Read more
What if executors do not agree? (NSW)
A Will-maker often appoints more than one person as executor of their Will. At times, co-executors don’t see eye to … Read more
What is the executor’s role? (NSW)
Who can be the executor? You can legally appoint anyone over 18 years of age with sufficient mental capacity as … Read more
