Private Clients | E-Briefs
What is Probate? And do I need it?
Dealing with a loved one’s estate after their death is an overwhelming task often made more difficult by complicated requirements.
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Does your discretionary trust exclude foreign beneficiaries?
If you have a discretionary trust, you may need to amend its Deed by 31 December 2020 to avoid paying substantial surcharges that apply to foreign persons.
Not-for-profit | E-Briefs
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEADD) happens every year on 15 June, and is a day to reflect on the treatment of vulnerable older people in our community.
Not-for-profit | E-Briefs
What happens to your Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies when you die?
Unlike a house or other tangible assets, given the virtual nature of cryptocurrency, it can potentially be kept completely hidden in a person’s digital wallet.
Private Clients | E-Briefs
Do young people need a will?
Too many times, we hear “I am only young and I don’t have any assets—I don’t need a will”. However, it is arguably even more imperative that young people get a will than most other generations!
Private Clients | E-Briefs
Can my new partner challenge the terms of my will?
Starting a new relationship is an exciting chapter in your life, however, when entering a new relationship you should always turn your mind to how this relationship could impact your Will if you die.
Private Clients | E-Briefs
Guardianship orders
Do you know a vulnerable person whose wellbeing and safety might be at risk during the pandemic? If so, we can help now and in the future.
Private Clients | E-Briefs
Virtual witnessing now legal in ACT!
The ACT Government has introduced a new temporary law, which allows certain legal documents to be witnessed virtually, helping to reduce face-to-face contact during the Covid-19 crisis.
Private Clients | E-Briefs
What to do if Someone Dies Without a Will
When any of these things happen, the laws of intestacy determine how the estate will be divided.
Private Clients | E-Briefs
I have been named in a will as a beneficiary. Do I have any rights?
If you are named as a person to receive an inheritance from a deceased person’s estate you are classed as a beneficiary.
Private Clients | E-Briefs
Effective asset protection on relationship break-down: a win for testamentary trusts
A recent Court decision shows that testamentary trusts can effectively protect an inheritance from becoming part of the ‘matrimonial pool’ of assets
Private Clients | E-Briefs
Challenging a Will: Making a Claim on an Estate
Challenging a Will: Making a Claim on an Estate