In uncertain times, a homemade Will or DIY Will Kit are tempting for those trying to cut down on costs. Even to many lawyers, Will making appears to b...
What is Probate?
The administration of a deceased estate is a complex process, which coincides with an emotional time. Often someone appoints a friend or relative as t...
Can I trust the Public Trustee to manage my affairs?
An ABC Four Corners Report, aired in March 2022, has triggered two separate independent investigations into Queensland’s Office of the Public Truste...
Aged Care Crisis: How to avoid living in a nursing home
Australia is arguably in the midst of an aged care crisis. Just over a month ago we saw news headlines splashed with the story of a Queensland aged ca...
What is a conservatorship, and do we have it in Australia?
Britney Spears and a legal blog are not things that usually go hand in hand, however the high-profile celebrity has been popping up on our social medi...
Estate Planning – The important steps for your peace of mind
Ensuring that your Estate Planning is up-to-date is the best way to protect both yourself and your loved ones in the future.
Updating your Will when you have remarried
Updating your Will when you have remarried or repartnered can be a tricky issue to navigate. You are likely trying to simultaneously achieve the follo...
What are Granny Flat Agreements? 5 things to consider
Living on your own can sometimes be difficult. In our practice as estate planning lawyers, we meet clients who, as they get older, find that managing ...
The significance of regularly updating your Will
As the recent case of Moore v Aubusson heard in the Supreme Court of New South Wales highlights, regularly updating your Will is a process that ensure...
Can I give up my role as Executor?
Many people accept their appointment as executor willingly, particularly when the deceased is a close relative or friend. However, some people choose ...