It’s a simple fact that death doesn’t extinguish a deceased person’s debts. Creditors that are owed money by the…
Farewell Scott Johnson – Welcome Lisa Delalis
Lisa Delalis, Scott Johnson & John Bateman on Scott’s last day at BB. Recently we saw the passing of…
What happens if you can’t make a Will?
A person can only make a Will if they have the Testamentary Capacity to do so. Some people never…
Can Executors get paid?
Executors are entitled to be reimbursed for the reasonable expenses they incur in administering a deceased’s estate, but being…
Removing misbehaving Executors
Will makers are entitled to choose whomever they wish to be their executor but what can beneficiaries do if…
Can I leave family members out of my Will?
It’s a common assumption when making a Will that we enjoy the freedom to exclude some people because we…
What happens when a Gift in your Will fails?
During your lifetime you’ll likely acquire and dispose of assets on getting married or divorced, after having children or…
Reverse Mortgages – How do they work? What are the risks?
For people contemplating how to fund their retirement, accrued personal savings, accumulated superannuation and, if eligible, the aged pension…
Can Informal Wills be valid?
Having a valid Will is an essential component of estate planning. What constitutes a valid Will in NSW is…
How is a Power of Attorney revoked?
By granting a Power of Attorney you appoint a person or persons of your choice to manage your assets…