Unlike in many other countries, Australia does not currently have any laws specifically relating to how a person’s digital…
Didn’t make a Power of Attorney?
What happens if a person needs help to manage their affairs but has not made a Power of Attorney…
How to safeguard vulnerable or special needs beneficiaries in your Will
What can you do when making a Will and you have concerns whether one of your proposed beneficiaries will…
New Funeral Costs Disclosure Rules for NSW
The NSW Government has announced new rules for the funeral industry which will make it easier for people to…
What happens to your debts when you die?
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…