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.
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, either because we are helping our parents or...
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 to handle your affairs in...
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 your or your partner dying were such a...
Wills and EstatesFebruary 22, 2017
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 expertise required. So, is it really a...
Wills and EstatesNovember 25, 2016
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 legally valid Will could result in your assets being distributed...
Wills and EstatesJuly 8, 2016
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 Will, but the term is usually used in the context of a discretionary/family trust established...
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. Below are 6 top questions...
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 intestacy, that is, when...
Wills and EstatesOctober 5, 2015
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 have been left out of or inadequately provided...
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