Category: Wills & Estates

February 26, 2024

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...

December 26, 2023

Wills & Estates

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...

August 13, 2023

Wills & Estates

What Are The Rights of A Beneficiary in a Will?

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...

February 19, 2023

Wills & Estates

Your Essential Guide To Estate Planning

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...

November 10, 2022

Wills & Estates

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....

November 13, 2020

Wills & Estates

Wills and Estates Planning

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...

April 29, 2020

Updates

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...

March 30, 2020

Updates

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...

March 25, 2020

Updates

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).