WILLS GONE WILD: Claiming Your Fair Share of the Estate
When Inheritance Disputes Arise When a family member passes away, leaving behind a valid Will, you would expect everything to be smooth sailing. The Estate is divided, everyone gets their...
Understanding Property in the Context of Estate Planning
How You Hold Property Decides If Your Will Controls It. Know the difference: Sole Owner, Joint Tenant or Tenant-In-Common. When planning your estate, one crucial factor is often overlooked: how...
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way — and Hopefully Not a Family Feud
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission indeed hit the nail in the coffin with their Smart Tip: “it’s estimated that nearly half of all Australians die without a will, or...
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) puts it plainly: “It’s estimated that nearly half of all Australians die without a Will, or ‘intestate’. Don’t let this happen to you....
What You Don’t Know About Superannuation and Your Estate Superannuation Entitlements Did You Know: As of 31 March 2023, the total member assets of the Australian Superannuation Industry surpassed $2.1...
Streamlining Estate Management: Navigating the New Online Probate Filing System in NSW
For many people, the prospect of dealing with death and the ensuing probate processes is far from the forefront of their minds. The thought of a looming or unforeseen death...
UNCONTESTED APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT OF PROBATE & LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION IN NSW
Important changes have been made to the NSW Probate filing system in an effort to overcome significant delays in administration and processing in Wills and Estate Planning matters. From 1...
Becoming a beneficiary in Australia is a significant event that carries both legal and personal implications. A beneficiary is an individual who is designated to receive assets or benefits from...
Estate planning is a crucial step in one’s life. With the rise in untimely deaths, it is important to consider the execution of your last wishes. So, do you need...
Last Will and Testament: Properties You Should Not Include
Writing a last will and testament is a responsible decision to make. Your ‘will’ ensures that all your assets and belongings will be taken care of after you pass away....
Anthony Malouf: Leading Family, Commercial, and Family Office Legal Services at Madison Marcus
Anthony Malouf, a respected legal professional with decades of experience, has joined Madison Marcus as a Senior Partner. He brings deep expertise in family law, commercial law, and family office...
A Will is a legally binding document that sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets and the care of any dependents after you pass. A Will not...
COVID-19 UPDATE - CHANGES TO THE WAY CERTAIN LEGAL DOCUMENTS ARE SIGNED AND WITNESSED IN NSW
New regulations have been enacted to reduce face-to-face contact and make it easier for people to stay home and reduce physical interactions while, still completing important transactions during the COVID-19...
Business as Unusual in COVID-19: The Estate Planning you need to keep things running as normal
n the wake of the current situation, many people and their families have found themselves on the less prepared side of this pandemic, and whilst most are desperately reaching for...
New Victorian Guardianship Laws providing protection and dignity to vulnerable Australians
On 1 March 2020, Victoria’s new Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Vic) came into operation, repealing and replacing the Guardianship and Administration Act 1986 (Vic).
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