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Dying Intestate: The Risks of Not Making a Will
A valid Will determines how your estate is managed after you die. Your Will can appoint a family member, trusted friend, or professional to administer your estate (your executor), nominate guardians for young children, decide who will receive your assets, and give...
Deceased Estates: What Happens When Executors Don’t Agree
When someone dies, their assets are usually distributed according to their will. The person responsible for managing and distributing these assets is the executor of the deceased estate. In some cases, a will appoints more than one person to act as executor, and these...
Disputing a Will: Estate Disputes and Will Contests Explained
In Australia, individuals have legal avenues for disputing a will or challenging the distribution of an estate. Although regrettable, such disputes are often unavoidable and sometimes essential to ensure fair outcomes. Understanding these legal processes and the...
Buying Property with Someone Else – Considerations for Property Co-owners
Buying a property with someone else is a great way to share the fun, stress, and cost of the venture. Often people buy a house with their significant other, to make a home or invest together. Others buy property with friends, relatives or business partners. Joining...
Do you need a lawyer to make a Will?
While it is possible to create a Will without a lawyer by using online resources or DIY kits, it is important to consider the potential drawbacks of this approach. A Will is a critical legal document, and errors or omissions can have significant consequences for your...
Helping Your Kids Step into the Property Market
Buying a first home has always been a financial challenge, but housing affordability in Australia has declined so much in recent decades that younger generations are struggling to gain entry to the property market at all. As a result, more parents wish to take...