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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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 …
Generally, superannuation does not form part of your Estate unless the trustee of the superannuation fund pays your member ‘death benefits’ (the balance of your superannuation account) directly to your Estate. If you wish for your Superannuation to be paid to beneficiaries directly, you should contact your fund and discuss having a Binding Nomination placed …
You can make contact with a Lawyer when someone dies before the Funeral and they can guide you of your next steps however you will not be able to deal with any assets until you have received the Death Certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages. You need to ascertain what the assets and liabilities of …
Do I need to contact a Lawyer when a loved one passes away? Read More »
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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It is common that when somebody passes away, a person who is in a relationship with that person (whether de-facto or married) or a child, sibling or relative may feel that they have not been properly provided for under the will. If this is the case, they may consider contesting the will or making what …
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In New South Wales any person has the ability to contest a will or make as we call it a “Family Provisions Claim”. However, like most litigated claims it is very important that you are aware of the statutory time limits. Without proper attention to these time limits it is highly likely that you will …
Contesting a Will – The time limits you need to know Read More »
In areas such as Penrith, Parramatta and the Hawkesbury, many individuals in their lifetime will be made an executor of an estate. If you do not know what this means, you go and ask a lawyer or solicitor for advice. If you are “lucky” you may be told that you need to apply for the …
