Category: Wills & Probate

Will disputes often arise when someone has passed away and the deceased's estate must be divided among beneficiaries. Generally, a Will dispute occurs when a...

Estate lawyers in Sydney are solicitors that help with a person’s estate planning. Many leading estate lawyers in Sydney are accredited specialists, recognised for their...

The best Will dispute lawyers in Sydney can help people who believe they received unfair provision in a Will. These people are beneficiaries under a...

“What is the latest cost of probate in NSW as of 2022 and the current filing fee for each estate size?” is a question that...

Benjamin Franklin once said, "In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.“ Considering this quote, we must compare an...

Any one of us can be beneficiaries in a Will! As long as you have a family member, like a relative or a parent who...

After a person has passed, they should have a legal personal representative who will carry out their last wishes in their Will. The executor of...

Being the next of kin (the closest relative) can be a good thing in family law matters. It's not specifically defined in Australian law, but...

An executor not communicating with beneficiaries is a sign of legal misconduct. Beneficiaries of a Will have the right to receive their inheritance from the...

Life throws a lot of curveballs at us, and we find ourselves in situations that are out of our control. There are times when we...

Generally, probate validates the Will of a deceased person. It can be a complex and time-consuming process, and it can significantly impact the lives of...

Not every family has the perfect relationship, and sometimes it could take a turn for the worse. Even you might have had arguments with your...

The reading of a Will commonly happens in movies or series. We may have seen a character who dies and leaves a Will for their...

If you’re a beneficiary, executor or administrator of a Will, it’s important that you have some knowledge about probate and letters of administration. These are...

“Can a beneficiary be an executor of Will in Australia?” There’s nothing in Australian law that disqualifies a beneficiary from being an executor of a...

Yes, you read that right! Creating a Will is easy with our Wills and estate planning lawyers. But why is it important to write this...

Some beneficiaries believe they deserve more than what they received from a Will. So, they resort to estate litigation. While this creates conflict among family members...

Yes, you read that right! A testamentary trust (similar to a discretionary family trust) in your Will can save you thousands of dollars (or potentially...