There has been a recent explosion of online services spruiking the ability for you to do your own Will, with the click of a few buttons, at almost no cost. Some overseas websites even offer a … [Read more...] about Is online cheaper, faster and actually better?
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I have written my Will and don’t need to look at it again – do I?
This is the ninth in our series of articles on the uncertainties of death. Myth – “I have done my Will and don’t need to look at it again …. Right?” Wrong! It is important that you regularly … [Read more...] about I have written my Will and don’t need to look at it again – do I?
Can I draft my will to ensure my ex has no contact with my children?
This is the eighth in our series of articles on the uncertainties of death. Myth – “I can make sure my ex has no contact with my children through a clause in my Will …. … [Read more...] about Can I draft my will to ensure my ex has no contact with my children?
The Uncertainties of Death – Part 4
This is the fourth in our series of articles on the uncertainties of death. Myth – “I can defeat a challenge to my Will from a family member by making a token gift to them in my Will”. Wrong! If a … [Read more...] about The Uncertainties of Death – Part 4
The Uncertainties of Death – Part 2
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 … [Read more...] about The Uncertainties of Death – Part 2
The Uncertainties of Death
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… … [Read more...] about The Uncertainties of Death
Traps to avoid when making a Will
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 … [Read more...] about Traps to avoid when making a Will
As the purse is emptied, the heart is filled
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 … [Read more...] about As the purse is emptied, the heart is filled
Do you know where your original Will is?
Recently, our firm assisted in a matter where the original Will of our client’s late father could not be located. Our client could only locate a copy of the signed Will. The Court ended up … [Read more...] about Do you know where your original Will is?
The Superannuation Nomination has expired and the member has lost capacity!
People are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of having in place a Binding Death Benefit Nomination to dictate who receives their superannuation on death. Your superannuation is not an … [Read more...] about The Superannuation Nomination has expired and the member has lost capacity!