A valid Will determines how your estate is dealt with after you die. Your Will can appoint an appropriate family member, trusted friend, or professional to administer your estate (your executor), nominate guardians for young children, determine who will receive your...
Probate is a grant made by the Supreme Court of New South Wales that ‘proves’ the validity of a Will of a deceased person. This is the official process that enables the executor named in the Will to deal with the deceased’s estate. As the legal personal representative...
Since giving effect to the Hague Convention on International Wills in the NSW Succession Act 2006, NSW residents with assets in a foreign country, such as the UK, have had the advantage of being able to make a will in NSW that can be administered in the UK. To comply...
When someone passes away, questions about inheritance naturally arise. In cases where someone has not been adequately provided for following the death of a loved one, Family Provision Claims exist to help make the situation fairer. This article discusses some of the...
We should all plan for our future. Certainly, we should all have a current will, especially those of us who need to make special arrangements for the care of children or pets. Many of us would also benefit from making a formal arrangement to account for a time when we...
One of the most loving things that you can do for your family is make plans for what happens after you die. This is particularly important if you have children or vulnerable adults who depend on you financially. A testamentary trust might be the right tool to help you...
