Wills and Estates
Why every individual needs an Enduring Power of Guardianship…
Why an Enduring Power of Guardianship is relevant to you Many people fail to consider the need for an Enduring Power of Guardianship (also referred to as an “EPG”). It is important to consider the possibility of losing mental capacity at some stage in your life...
Why every individual needs an Enduring Power of Attorney…
Why an Enduring Power of Attorney is relevant to you Many people associate the need for an Enduring Power of Attorney (also referred to as an “EPA”) with old age. However, loss of mental capacity can happen to anyone at any age. Every person should have an...
Making a Will if capacity is in question
How to go about making a will if capacity is question. Who decides on the capacity? When should the Will be signed? Could the Will be challenged? How a lawyer can help. If you are over the age of 18 you can make a Will – provided you have capacity.
Living through your Retirement – Life beyond bowls and bingo!
People talk about buying their first home as being a life-changing event, which it is. It is rare however for people to talk so excitedly about moving into retirement living. Sooner or later most of us are likely going to have to deal with this confronting issue,...
Enduring Powers of Attorney Explained
Most people have heard of a Power of Attorney, however, most do not fully understand the extent of its power, the benefits it delivers or the types of Powers of Attorney that exist. A Power of Attorney is a useful legal document which can be used to authorise a person...
Can Your Ex De Facto Inherit Under Your Will?
Once upon a time you were living together happily with your de facto partner. Roses were bought, dinners were cooked, finances were shared and Wills were signed leaving all your assets to your partner in the event of your tragic passing in years to come. Thoughts of...
Why it’s a bad idea to write your own Will
It is relatively easy to find a free Will template on the internet and fairly cheap to buy a Will “kit” from a newsagent or online. There are also websites that have “data collectors” that take your information and create a Will for you seemingly without any legal...
Tips for Making a Valid Will
Preparing a legally valid Will during your lifetime allows you to reduce the emotional stress and financial burden often associated with death, and gives you the opportunity to provide for and protect the people you care about after you pass away. Failure to leave a...
Testamentary Trusts
Testamentary trusts can be very effective estate planning tools to assist in providing for spouses, children and grandchildren, and are becoming increasingly popular as more people become aware of their advantages. A Testamentary Trust is any trust established under a...
Top 6 Power of Attorney Questions
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives a trusted person the legal authority to act for you and to make legally binding financial and property decisions on your behalf. If you do not have a Power of Attorney then you should contact us and find out more....
Making Your Will Count – Healthy Will Checklist
It is important for everyone over 18 to have a Will to make sure their wishes are followed and their assets are distributed as they would want after they die. If you don't have a Will your assets will be divided according to how the law dictates in the rules of...
Have you been left out of a Will?
The loss of a family member is usually a difficult time. However, it may be even more distressing to learn that you have not been included or adequately provided for in the family member's Will. A person may leave their assets to whoever they wish. However, if you...
Potential Law Reform for Australia’s Organ Donation System
Australia's current organ donation rates are very low, particularly in comparison to several European countries such as Span and Austria. Many Australians wait for many years to receive organs that they desperately need, and many die while waiting. Australia's current...
Changes to Inheritance Act
Inheritance legislation in Western Australia has been gearing up for a major change. The Inheritance (Family and Dependants Provision) Act 1972 has been amended in a number of ways that are predominantly aimed at allowing stepchildren of a deceased to make a claim for...
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