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 money-back guarantee – although I’m not sure to whom any refund gets paid!!...Read More
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 review and update your Will. Your estate planning can be affected by a number...Read More
What does a little old lady, her Sydney Harbour mansions, her neighbours and a promise have in common? The Supreme Court of New South Wales recently had to consider that very point! The Court had to decide whether a verbal promise by the elderly Mrs Murphy to leave...Read More
This is the seventh in our series of articles on the uncertainties of death. “I can do my Will myself …. Right?” Well …. yes but what is the “true cost” of trying to save a few dollars now?? If your “do it yourself” Will is not properly drafted, clear in its terms and...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
