This is the sixth in our series of articles on the uncertainties of death. Myth – “My new partner’s children can’t challenge my Will…. Right?” Wrong! There are many misconceptions in relation to the classes of person who are eligible to “challenge” the proposed...Read More
This is the fifth in our series of articles on the uncertainties of death. Myth – a person without capacity is no longer able to update their affairs. Wrong! It is not widely known that a court can make a Will for a person who has lost capacity. A “court made” Will...Read More
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 person challenges your Will, they are seeking an amount from your...Read More
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
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
