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What is Letters of Administration?
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never
Succession planning and the family farm
Are you a farmer and wondering whether you should transfer
Wills for Blended Families
Making a Will is important, but even more so if
The process of obtaining probate
Probate is a grant made by a Court that validates
Making a Will if capacity is in question
It is well known that a Will is a legal
Buying Property with Someone Else – Considerations for Property Co-owners
Buying a property with someone else is a great way
Why make an EPA or EPG?
Every day we make decisions for ourselves on all sorts
The benefits of Testamentary Trusts
Having worked hard over the years to accumulate wealth, most
Contesting a Will in Western Australia – Your Top Questions Answered
In Western Australia (WA), contesting a Will is a complex
Making your will count – healthy will checklist
It is important for everyone over the age of 18
Succession planning for business owners
As a business owner, you deal with many responsibilities, including
The risks of being an executor in Western Australia
What is an Executor? An Executor is a person nominated
How do I Protect my Estate from a Family Provision Claim?
Estate disputes are surprisingly common in Australia. Laws across different
FAQ on Estate Planning
While many people are unlikely to nominate estate planning (that
Do you need a lawyer to make a Will?
While it is possible to create a Will without a
Why it’s a bad idea to write your own Will
It is easy to find a free Will template on
Will Contests and Estate Disputes – an Overview
In Australia, there are legal avenues available to individuals who
How to Locate an Original Will
Losing a loved one is often an emotionally overwhelming experience,
The importance of estate planning before capacity becomes an issue
We should all plan for our future. Certainly, we should
Why every individual needs an Enduring Power of Guardianship…
Why an Enduring Power of Guardianship is relevant to you
Why every individual needs an Enduring Power of Attorney…
Why an Enduring Power of Attorney is relevant to youMany
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.
Enduring Powers of Attorney Explained
Most people have heard of a Power of Attorney, however,
Can Your Ex De Facto Inherit Under Your Will?
Once upon a time you were living together happily with
Why it’s a bad idea to write your own Will
It is relatively easy to find a free Will template
Tips for Making a Valid Will
Preparing a legally valid Will during your lifetime allows you
Testamentary Trusts
Testamentary trusts can be very effective estate planning tools to
Top 6 Power of Attorney Questions
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives
Making Your Will Count – Healthy Will Checklist
It is important for everyone over 18 to have a
Have you been left out of a Will?
The loss of a family member is usually a difficult
Potential Law Reform for Australia’s Organ Donation System
Australia's current organ donation rates are very low, particularly in
Changes to Inheritance Act
Inheritance legislation in Western Australia has been gearing up for
