Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws Pass in NSW

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 (“Bill”) passed through both houses of the New South Wales Parliament on 19 May 2022 and will commence in approximately 18 months. The passage…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…