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There are various DIY Will kits available online – most are cheap or even free, and all you need to do is download them and fill in the blanks. Many websites claim you can prepare your Will “without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on legal fees.”Simple, right? Not really. Generating an online DIY Will

Power of Attorney abuse can occur when a legal Power of Attorney, a document authorising a person to act on your behalf, is misused. A Power of Attorney is usually prepared: To facilitate and complete transactions when you are unavailable, for example while travelling; To get help with essential activities such as managing finances, withdrawing

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, and managing the estate can feel overwhelming. This is particularly challenging when someone dies without leaving a Will, a situation known as dying “intestate.” In such cases, letters of administration may be granted by the court, giving a person the legal authority to manage

Are you a farmer considering farm succession planning and wondering whether you should transfer your farming land to one or more of your children as part of your retirement and estate plans? A farm is a particularly complex asset to include in your succession planning. In most cases, the farm constitutes the family’s main or