Creating a Will protects your loved ones and ensures your wishes are followed after your death. One of the most important decisions in this process is choosing your executor, who will manage your affairs, pay your debts, and distribute your assets according to your...
Being left out of a loved one’s Will or receiving less than expected can be emotionally devastating and financially concerning. Fortunately, in New South Wales, an eligible person can make a Family Provision Claim to the Supreme Court if they believe the Will...
Estate planning is about taking control of your future and looking after yourself and your loved ones. It’s about protecting what you have, and planning for the inevitable, and the unforeseen. Many people put it off, thinking it’s only for the wealthy or elderly, but...
An executor is the person responsible for carrying out the instructions in your Will after you die. As your legal personal representative, the executor’s duties include identifying and protecting your assets, collecting and paying debts, applying for probate (if...
A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. For many Australians, a simple Will, leaving everything outright to a spouse or dividing it equally among the children does the job adequately. It provides clarity and avoids the uncertainty of dying...
Losing a loved one is often an emotionally overwhelming experience, and amidst the grief, managing legal matters can add another layer of complexity. Yet it most often falls to those closest to the deceased to manage the administrative burden created by death. A...
