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...
High instances of elder abuse linked to rising house prices in the Hunter Valley
It would be an understatement to say that the housing market in the Hunter Valley has been on a significant upward trend of late, with Newcastle’s m...
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...
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 ...
The importance of having an Enduring Guardianship
This year we have seen people of all ages, who were otherwise leading healthy lives, become severely unwell. The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us all h...