Creating a will is one of the most crucial steps you can take to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. While it may be tempting to use online templates, Post Office Wills or DIY approaches, having a lawyer draft your will in New South Wales (NSW) is
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A blended family is one in which one or both partners have children from previous relationships. As blended families become more prevalent in today’s society, it is important to navigate the complex issues that may arise when it comes to estate planning. Traditionally, it is common for a testator to leave their entire estate to
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When making a Will, a testator has the freedom to decide who they wish to benefit from their estate and who they wish to exclude from their estate. This exclusion can be explicitly stated through an exclusion clause, which specifically identifies the person or persons to be excluded. While exclusion clauses serve as a mechanism
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An enduring guardian serves as a designated decision-maker for an individual who becomes incapacitated due to illness, injury, or disability and is unable to make personal or health care choices. This guardian, appointed through a legal document known as an enduring guardianship, holds the authority to make critical decisions concerning the appointor’s health care, living
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When it comes to Estate planning, creating a Will is a crucial step in ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you’re gone. However, what many people may not realise is the significance of including a specific revocation clause in their Will. Life is unpredictable and your circumstances may change over time.
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A contemplation clause is used when a party is contemplating either marriage or divorce at the time of making a will. This is a common occurrence, therefore having a contemplation clause in will is important when considering marriage or divorce. Marriage In any event you get married after making a will, the old will is
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To be able to contest a will in New South Wales, you must comply with the terms of the Succession Act 2006. This legislation governs the ability for people who are eligible persons who are seeking a share or a greater share of the deceased’s estate. The first step in commencing a family provision claim
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To be able to contest a will in New South Wales, you must comply with the terms of the Succession Act 2006. This legislation governs the ability for people who are eligible persons who are seeking a share or a greater share of the deceased’s estate. The first step in commencing a family provision claim
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Cy-près (pronounced sih-pree) is a legal term that originated from French law and is used in NSW in relation to trusts. A cy-près scheme is a legal process that allows the Supreme Court of NSW to modify the terms of a charitable trust to ensure that the trust’s objectives are still met, even if the
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Probate is a Court order which confirms a Will is valid and that any Executors have the right to administer the Estate. Before you even apply for probate you will need to publish your intention to do so on the Supreme Court Website advising that after fourteen days you will be lodging an application to
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