Powers of Attorney – use or abuse?de Groots wills and estate lawyersBeneficiary, Executor, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Testamentary Capacity, WillsThe power of attorney document looks innocent enough but there are traps for the unwary. Clear thinking and care are the prerequisites for the…
Using mediation to resolve estate disputesde Groots wills and estate lawyersContesting a Will, Heir Tight, Mediation, WillsMediation is a highly successful method of dispute resolution and, although potentially unavoidable in an estate dispute, there are many benefits to participating in…
Releasing rights to make a family provision claimde Groots wills and estate lawyersContesting a Will, Family Provision, Heir Tight, WillsOne the first questions that we often ask clients in an initial consultation is ‘do you have any former spouses?’ This is to determine…
Superannuationde Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, Superannuation, WillsYou may be surprised to find out that your superannuation (and any life insurance you hold within your superfund) is not automatically dealt with…
Elder Abuse, Undue Influence & Unconscionable Conductde Groots wills and estate lawyersCoercion, Heir Tight, InheritanceA recent case shines a light on the elder abuse that exists in our community, and the importance of appropriate remedies being available to…
6th edition of “Family Provision in Australia” now availablede Groots wills and estate lawyersArticle, Family Provision, Heir TightCongratulations to our Special Counsel, Dr John de Groot, and his co-author, Bruce Nickel, on the publication of the 6th edition of their text…