Category: Wills & Probate

Last Wills and testaments are legal documents that allow people to control how distribution of their assets is to take place after their death. Death...

What is a Will with testamentary trust? A Will sets out the last wishes of a deceased person. Meanwhile, a testamentary trust is only established through a...

What happens after probate is granted? In this article, we'll take a closer look at the effects of probate in New South Wales, Australia. We'll...

What is inheritance tax in Australia? Is it applicable in Australia like it is in most countries? Before we answer this question, let’s first define inheritance...

Making Australian Wills ensures that one can distribute their personal assets according to their wishes after their death. In New South Wales (NSW), there are...

The Australian law does not specifically define the term "next of kin." However, we generally use the term to refer to a person's closest living...

When it comes to estate planning, a testamentary trust NSW is a popular option for many people. A testamentary trust is a legal entity that manages...

Family provision claims NSW is an important part of the process of contesting a Will. These claims are an important aspect of estate law in...

If you are dealing with Wills and wish to know about the rights of beneficiaries of Will, it must be a really stressful time for...

When writing a Will, you must look into the importance of witnessing a Will. There are some conditions for a Will to be legally valid....

If you are reading up on Wills and Estate Planning, it is likely that you have come across the terms Enduring Guardian, and Power of Attorney....

As we age, we must plan for the future, including appointing an enduring guardian to make important health and lifestyle decisions if we lose capacity...

If you are looking to prepare a Will, the topic of ‘what is a testamentary trust’ is extremely important. Essentially, a party may wish to...

What is Deed of Family Arrangement? A Deed of Family Arrangement (sometimes called a Family Agreement or Family Settlement) is a legally binding document. It...

What are legal Wills in Australia? Generally, for the the Will to be legal, it must be in writing (whether handwritten or typed), signed, and the signature...

Applying for letters of administration in NSW is important in instances when a family member has died without leaving a valid Will behind. Before we...

Will lawyers are also referred to as estate planning lawyers or probate lawyers. These legal professionals specialise in helping individuals plan for the distribution of their assets...

What is the process of naming beneficiaries in a Will? When drafting a Will (or a last Will), the most important step is selecting beneficiaries...