Do You Need a Lawyer to Make Your Will?
While you can create a Will without a lawyer by using online resources or DIY kits, you should consider the potential drawbacks. A Will is a critical legal document. Errors or omissions can create significant consequences for your loved ones. Why you need a valid Will...
Facing an Assault Charge in NSW: What You Need to Know
Facing an assault charge is a daunting experience, fraught with uncertainty and anxiety. In this article, we address some common questions and provide insight to help those charged with assault in New South Wales navigate the complex criminal justice system. The...
Probate Explained: When It’s Required and When It’s Not in NSW
When someone dies, they may leave a Will appointing one or more executors to manage their affairs. The executor’s duties typically include: Making funeral arrangements Identifying, collecting and valuing the deceased’s assets Notifying account providers and government...
What Is Estate Planning and Why Is It Important?
Estate planning is an important process to protect your legacy and ensure the execution of your wishes after you die. An estate plan involves more than signing a Will and storing it in a ‘safe place’. It requires a holistic approach, considering your family, your...
How to Protect Your Estate from Family Provision Claims
Estate disputes are surprisingly common in Australia. Laws across different jurisdictions allow eligible individuals to challenge a deceased’s Will if they believe they have not been adequately provided for. In such cases, a successful claim might result in the terms...
Dying Intestate: The Dangers of Not Making a Will
A valid Will determines how your estate is dealt with after you die. Your Will can appoint an appropriate family member, trusted friend, or professional to administer your estate (your executor), nominate guardians for young children, determine who will receive your...
How to Avoid Conveyancing Traps: The Importance of Special Conditions
Conveyancing is the process involving the transfer of legal title of real property from one person to another. The conveyancing process is designed to ensure that the buyer obtains good title to the property together with all the rights that run with the property and...
What Happens When Executors Disagree in Deceased Estates
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...
Understanding Cooling-Off Periods When Buying Residential Property
In the whirlwind of excitement that often accompanies the purchase of a residential property, it is still essential for buyers to be cautious. In most Australian jurisdictions, the law makes provision for a cooling-off period to allow home buyers to evaluate a...
Top Questions About Family Provision Claims in NSW
When someone passes away, questions about inheritance naturally arise. In cases where someone has not been adequately provided for following the death of a loved one, Family Provision Claims exist to help make the situation fairer. This article discusses some of the...