During your lifetime you’ll likely acquire and dispose of assets on getting married or divorced, after having children or…
Can Informal Wills be valid?
Having a valid Will is an essential component of estate planning. What constitutes a valid Will in NSW is…
Burial or Cremation – who decides?
The death of a loved one is a time of grief, and an additional source of pain can emanate…
Can a former spouse or de facto partner contest your Will after you die?
In NSW the answer is yes – BUT only if the former spouse can overcome some significant hurdles. Section…
Who will take care of my children if I die?
This is an important question that most parents ask themselves. Many people mistakenly believe that when they die their…
Who to choose as your Enduring Guardian?
When people think about the future they generally take it for granted that they will be able to make…
What is an Advance Care Directive – How does it work?
An Advance Care Directive (‘ACD’), which is also known as a ‘Living Will’, is a document created by you…
If I give away assets before I die, will it defeat claims against my estate?
Not necessarily is the answer. A common misconception is that Willmakers who are concerned about a potential Family Provision…
Challenging a Will
In most cases Will challenges occur because people feel the testator (Will maker) did not sufficiently provide for them…
What happens to my Superannuation when I die?
Many people do not realise that superannuation is an asset which does not automatically form part of your estate…