Guidelines for Guardians

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Guidelines for Guardians

Article, Guardianship, Testamentary Capacity

2 years ago

One of the most important decisions for a parent is selecting a guardian for his or her child or children. As a mother of young children, I can certainly relate…

A will is not enough

Heir Tight, Wills

2 years ago

We have recently tuned in to the Four Corners episode entitled ‘State Control’. One thought did occur to us while watching. If some of those persons had appointed an attorney…

Help! It’s urgent!

Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Heir Tight, Probate, Wills

2 years ago

It is common for couples to have separate bank accounts. However, this can lead to financial hardship for the survivor when one dies as it can take many weeks to…

What happens if…?

Beneficiary, Guardianship, Heir Tight, NSW, Power of Attorney, QLD, VIC, Wills

2 years ago

One question we frequently hear from our clients, is “What happens if…?”. After working with our clients to prepare their estate planning documents, we discuss the importance of regular reviews…

Have you obtained your Director ID?

2022, Heir Tight

2 years ago

The director identification number (DIN) is a unique identifier given to directors who have verified their identities with the Australian Business Registry Services. All directors need to apply for a…

Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenancy

Estate Planning, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Tax liabilities, Wills

2 years ago

The two most common forms of joint ownership of property is for property to be held either as ‘tenants in common’ or ‘joint tenants’ (the type of holding is sometimes…

Pitfalls for Executors

Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Executor, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Tax liabilities

2 years ago

One definition of a pitfall is ‘a covered pit for use as a trap’. Although the inference of setting traps does not sit well with estate law, there are indeed…

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So, you want to make a will?

Beneficiary, Executor, Heir Tight, Wills

2 years ago

So, you want to make a will? At de Groots wills and estates lawyers, we aim to make the process of preparing your will as simple as possible. You may…

de Groots wills and estate lawyers – first Australian law firm to offer new online service

Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Heir Tight

2 years ago

We are delighted to announce that we are the first Australian law firm to launch an exciting new platform for our clients – Settify for Estate Disputes. By accessing this…

“I’ve Got the Power!” – Choosing the Right Attorney

Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Wills

2 years ago

An enduring power of attorney (“EPOA”) is one of the most important legal documents that you should have in place. An EPOA appoints a person (or persons) to manage your…

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Guidelines for Guardians

Guidelines for Guardians

A will is not enough

Help! It’s urgent!

What happens if…?

Have you obtained your Director ID?

Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenancy

Pitfalls for Executors

So, you want to make a will?

de Groots wills and estate lawyers – first Australian law firm to offer new online service

“I’ve Got the Power!” – Choosing the Right Attorney

Contact Us

What We Offer

Our Services

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