In Australia, there are legal avenues available to individuals who wish to contest a will or challenge the distribution of an estate. Although regrettable, such disputes are often unavoidable and sometimes essential to ensure fair outcomes. Understanding these legal...
Traditionally, a “granny flat” is a small, secondary dwelling located on the same property lot as a primary residence. These homes were often used to allow an older person to live close to their family while maintaining some independence. Of course, a granny flat is...
The loss of a family member is always a difficult time, but it can become more distressing to learn that you have not received adequate provision out of the family member’s Will or have been excluded from the Will altogether. Generally, a person may leave their assets...
Why you should make a will People, particularly beneficiaries under a contested will, often question what is the point of making a will if the court can change or ignore it. However, there are many excellent reasons to make a valid will: The process for obtaining a...
When choosing an Executor Choose more than one executor in case they are unable to take on the role due to death, incapacity or illness. Ideally, your executor should not be so young as to be inexperienced in life or so old as to predecease you or be incapacitated. If...
