Advance Care Directives
Many people will have heard of documents such as Medical Powers of Attorney, Anticipatory Directions and Powers of Guardianship - the purpose of which was to appoint another person to make decisions…
The Benefits of Incorporating a Testamentary Trust in Your Will
What is a Trust? A trust is a relationship that arises at law under which an entity (trustee) holds property for the benefit of another (beneficiary). A common example is where a person (the…
Wills
Argiro v Lagozino [2017] SASC 160
In the Estate of Linda Vera Frencken (Deceased) [2017] SASC 160
In a nutshell: defamatory words in a Will may not be struck out if they serve another purpose.
So You’ve Been Appointed as an Executor…….Now What?
After a relative or close friend dies, many people are surprised to find out that they have been appointed as the executor of the estate. Often, the new executor will have had no previous experience…
Succession Law: Tiburzi v Butler [2017] SASCFC 89 (28 July 2017)
What seems grossly unjust at first glance, is often more complicated than we think.
Inheritance Disputes
It is an unfortunate, but all too common, scenario that upon the death of a family member – usually a parent – the spouse or children of that family member are left fighting over who should get what…
Wills for Different Countries
International Wills vs Concurrent Wills Do you live in Australia and have assets overseas? What happens to the assets when you die? Making a will is highly recommended, particularly if a person has…
Aged Care - Estate Planning and Substitute Decision-Making
“My Aged Care” was introduced on 1 July 2013 and consists of the My Aged Care website and the My Aged Care contact centre. This initiative of the Commonwealth Government provides an integrated…
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