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FAQ on Estate Planning
Many people are unlikely to nominate estate planning (also known as “Thinking about what will happen to my assets when I die”) as being on their “most wanted things to do” list. In reality, this is something that should be on all our “must do” lists. Proactively...
Ensure the Will is up to date before a loved one loses capacity
The question of mental capacity is an important consideration in will-making and can be a contentious issue. How often do we hear family members arguing over a loved-one’s ‘state-of-mind’ and ‘what Grandad would have wanted’ when sadly, his memory and ability to make...
Preventing elder financial abuse – the presumption of advancement under the microscope
Gifts from elderly parents-why age should matter Financial abuse is the most prevalent form of elder abuse after psychological abuse. While the law provides remedies for financial abuse, an older person is usually no better placed to avail themselves of these remedies...
General Estate Planning Tips
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...
Considerations when making a will
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...