For a Will to be validly executed, it must meet certain requirements – eg. it must be signed by two witnesses. The Court recently had to consider whether a digital note saved on an iPhone by a Mr Colin Peek – a multi-millionaire – was in fact his Will. If...Read More
“I have done my will and don’t need to look at it again. Right?” Wrong! Your estate planning can be affected by several life changes which typically include: • major life events (marriage, divorce, death of a beneficiary or birth of a child) • significant financial...Read More
Major changes relating to the purchase and sale of property in Queensland are coming into effect on 1 August 2025. Traditionally, it has been up to the Buyer to satisfy themselves a property was ‘right for them’ by doing their due diligence and obtaining relevant...Read More
A person who makes a Will must have testamentary capacity. This means the person understands the nature and effect of making a Will and understands what they own and who can claim on their estate. Wills can be challenged and ‘struck out’ if a person did not have...Read More
It is not uncommon for parents to exclude children from their Will – especially where the relationship between the parent and the child has soured. As you can imagine, the reasons for a breakdown of the relationship between a parent and child can be many and varied....Read More
