This is the second in our series of articles on the uncertainties of death. (Click here to read Part 1.) Another common misconception is that it is not possible in Queensland to have more than one spouse. You might be surprised to learn, it is possible and more common...Read More
Queensland has become the fifth State to pass laws relating to Voluntary Assisted Dying. The scheme will be operational from January 2023. The key points: 1. Voluntary Assisted Dying (“VAD”) allows a person who is suffering and dying to choose the timing and...Read More
This is the first in our series of articles on the uncertainties of death and busting some common Estate Planning myths. Myth – If I pass away without a Will “everything just goes to my spouse… right?” Wrong! If you die without a Will, you die “intestate”. This...Read More
For a Will to be valid, it must meet certain formal requirements. In broad terms, the Will needs to be in writing, signed by the person making it before two witnesses. So, what happens when a beneficiary witnesses a Will? To safeguard against risks of influence, a...Read More
Have you made (or are you intending to make) a gift to a charity in your Will? What if the charity ceases to exist? This issue recently faced the Queensland Supreme Court for determination. Mr Graham died in 2016. His Will gifted half of his sizable estate to the...Read More
