We are Never Getting Back Together – 5 Estate Planning Tips When Separating

We are Never Getting Back Together – 5 Estate Planning Tips When Separating

Advanced Healthcare Directive, Beneficiary, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Inheritance, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Wills

If you have separated from your spouse/civil partner but have not obtained an order for dissolution or divorce, or, terminated a civil partnership, then…

Will Wars: Exploring the Grounds for Challenging a Will

Estate Litigation, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Testamentary Capacity, Wills

Challenging a will – it sounds like a bit of a television drama, doesn’t it? The truth is that will challenges often involve legal…

What Happens if I Don’t Have a Will?

Family Provision, Heir Tight, Intestacy, Wills

Up to 60% of Australians do not have a will. So, what happens if you pass away without a will? In all States and…

The Law Surrounding Disputes over Wills

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Contesting a Will, Family Provision, Heir Tight, NSW, QLD, VIC, Wills

The law surrounding disputes over wills in Australia has continued to evolve over time. This is seen by the increase in the number of…

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Estate Litigation – Family Reflections on Their Litigation Experience

Estate Litigation, Family Provision, Heir Tight

As you would expect, many people who are embroiled in an estate litigation ask themselves these two key questions at some point: how did…

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Navigating the Emotional Terrain: Resolving Disputes Over Personal Belongings in Wills

Beneficiary, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Wills

In the aftermath of losing a loved one, grief often intersects with unexpected challenges. One such challenge arises when beneficiaries find themselves in disputes…

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The Importance of Communicating with Your Attorney

Estate Litigation, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Wills

Christmas is a time of family and giving. A lot of time is spent on selecting the perfect gift for each of your family…

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A Case Worth Noting

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Contesting a Will, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Wills

by Kate Varcoe The case of Kirk v Withington & Ors [2023] QSC 141 serves as a timely reminder about three key practical factors…

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What happens to my superannuation when I die?

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Family Provision, Heir Tight, Superannuation, Wills

Contrary to what many may think, superannuation is not like money in a bank account. While proceeds of a bank account will simply be…

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Know Your Role: Executors and Beneficiaries

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Beneficiary, Executor, Heir Tight, Trusts, Wills

Two of the most common terms used in Wills and the administration of deceased estates are ‘executor’ and ‘beneficiary’. But what do these terms…

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