Making a Will if capacity is in question

It is well known that a Will is a legal document which sets out how a person would like their assets to be distributed once they die. Generally if you are over the age of 18 years, you can make a Will – provided you have the necessary legal capacity to know and...
11 May, 2021

Death and superannuation benefits

It is important to understand the interplay of the laws governing superannuation, tax and succession laws when considering your estate planning. Appreciating how these laws interact can help avoid some common pitfalls in estate planning and may have significant impact...
11 May, 2021

The process of obtaining probate

Probate is a grant made by a Court that ‘proves’ the validity of a Will of a deceased person and vests title to the deceased estate assets in the executor/s. This is the official process that allows the executor to deal with the deceased’s estate. As the legal...
23 March, 2021

Bankruptcy and family law proceedings

Dividing property after partners separate is generally stressful, with each party concerned about his or her financial future. The bankruptcy of one party adds a further dimension of complexity to a family law property settlement. Even partners whose relationship is...
23 March, 2021