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What Factors Does a Court Consider in a Contested Estate?
There’s probably truth to the statement that no one plans on contesting a Will or Estate unless they have to. Unfortunately, when you do have to contest a Will that your loved one left behind, your emotions may range from disbelief to sadness. An
How to Stop Your Estranged Child from Challenging Your Will
Almost everyone knows a family with an estranged child whose family has not seen or heard from them in the past few years. What would you do in a situation where your estranged child suddenly rocked up to the family Christmas party, uninvited, asking
Simple Will vs Complex Will: Which One Is Right for Me?
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes“. Considering this, it’s important to take care of what’s certain in a timely and efficient manner. In this case, we’re talking
Should I consider setting up a Superannuation Proceeds Trust?
Should I consider setting up a Superannuation Proceeds Trust? Let’s face it – there are 2 things certain in life: taxes and death. There comes a time in everyone’s life when we must think about what would happen if we were to pass, particularly in
Can Your Solicitor be the Executor of Your Will?
Can Your Solicitor be the Executor of Your Will? Whether you have drafted a Will or are thinking of drafting a Will, the question of who you should appoint as your Executor is an important one. The Executor of your Will plays an essential role in ensuring
What happens if you pass without a Will?
What happens if you pass without a Will? It is a topic that is often overlooked, but the truth is, we will all pass one day. So what happens then? What happens to everything you’ve acquired throughout your life? Wouldn’t you like to know that your family