What happens to my superannuation when I die?de Groots wills and estate lawyersFamily Provision, Heir Tight, Superannuation, WillsContrary to what many may think, superannuation is not like money in a bank account. While proceeds of a bank account will simply be…
Know Your Role: Executors and Beneficiariesde Groots wills and estate lawyersBeneficiary, Executor, Heir Tight, Trusts, WillsTwo of the most common terms used in Wills and the administration of deceased estates are ‘executor’ and ‘beneficiary’. But what do these terms…
A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trustsde Groots wills and estate lawyersEstate Planning, Heir Tight, Testamentary Capacity, TrustsIf 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?de Groots wills and estate lawyersBeneficiary, Heir Tight, WillsAs 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?de Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, WillsYes, 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?de Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, Safe Custody, WillsThere can be quite significant consequences if an original will is misplaced or lost. So, for that reason, many people will deposit their original…