A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trusts

If you have a trust, there are specific issues that you need to consider from an estate planning perspective. Are all trusts the same?…

How often should you update a will?

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Beneficiary, Heir Tight, Wills

As a general rule, you should review your will once every 12 months. So, on the anniversary of when you made the will, get…

Can I write my own will?

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Heir Tight, Wills

Yes, you can write your own will. There’s nothing legally to stop you from doing that. And, of course, many people do. But you…

Should I tell people where my will is located?

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Heir Tight, Safe Custody, Wills

There can be quite significant consequences if an original will is misplaced or lost. So, for that reason, many people will deposit their original…

When do I need a will?

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Executor, Guardianship, Heir Tight, Superannuation, Wills

If you own assets, then you really should have a will because a will is your way of ensuring that your assets go to…

What’s the difference between a will and estate planning?

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Estate Planning, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Testamentary Capacity, Wills

Well, a will is a legal document that passes ownership or transfers ownership of your assets to beneficiaries when you pass away, whereas estate…

Some Duties and Obligations as an Executor

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Beneficiary, Executor, Heir Tight, Tax liabilities

Executors have a number of responsibilities as a legal personal representative (“LPR”) when acting in the administration of the estate. They can generally be…

It Doesn’t Always Work Out in the Wash

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Beneficiary, Executor, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Wills

One of the most important considerations a testator has in preparing their will is appointing a person/s to act in the role of executor.…

What is an Indemnity?

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Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Executor, Heir Tight, Wills

Are you a residuary beneficiary of an estate and expecting a final distribution of your gift? Are you wondering why you have been asked…

Location, Location, Location! Notional Estate Orders in New South Wales

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Family Provision, Heir Tight, NSW, Sydney, Trusts, Wills

Australians generally enjoy testamentary freedom. This means that Australians can leave their assets to whomever they want in their wills. However, this freedom is…

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A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trusts

A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trusts

How often should you update a will?

Can I write my own will?

Should I tell people where my will is located?

When do I need a will?

What’s the difference between a will and estate planning?

Some Duties and Obligations as an Executor

It Doesn’t Always Work Out in the Wash

What is an Indemnity?

Location, Location, Location! Notional Estate Orders in New South Wales

Contact Us

What We Offer

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