The cost pressures on society are leading many people to try and do their own Will by purchasing an inexpensive DIY Legal Will kit.
Succession Planning
Enduring Power of Attorney
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What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? Do I need to have one? Who should I appoint as my attorney?
SMSF – do you have a Binding Death Nomination
The importance of a Binding Death Nomination for members of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF) is often underestimated.
Willpower for Will Making – the top excuses for delaying making a Will debunked
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For a number of reasons, a large proportion of adults do not have a Will yet with the assistance of a solicitor the process of making a Will can be simple.
9 Common Pitfalls to a DIY Will
The saying “you get what you pay for” certainly rings true when it comes to DIY Wills.
Supreme Court Decision – Binding Death Benefit Nomination and Enduring Powers of Attorney
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Self Managed Super Funds, Binding Death Benefit Nominations, Enduring Powers of Attorney and your Will.
Tape-Recorded message held to be a valid Will
In a recent Supreme Court decision, a tape-recorded message has been found to be a valid Will.
Who will organise my funeral?
Disputes can arise of the distribution of estate, but recently a dispute arose over the burial of a child. Who is responsible for funeral arrangements? What if there is no executor as there is no will? How to avoid a dispute.
Making a Will can ensure your estate is distributed according to your wishes
Are you over 18 years of age and haven’t yet made a valid Will? If this is you, do you know what happens to your estate after your passing?
Queensland Court finds unsent text message counts as a Will
Does a Will drafted on your phone/mobile device count as a valid Will? The Supreme Court Queensland has again been required to rule whether a draft text message saved to a phone is a valid Will.
News
The “Bank of Mum and Dad”
Michael White
Making a Will – What is an Executor and what do they have to do?
What happens if you die without a Will?
The Importance of Completing a Pre-Settlement Inspection
Queensland Legislation Permits the Identity of an Accused to be Publicised
Buyer Beware – Failure to Pay Your Deposit on Time May Lead to Termination of Your Property Contract
