The terms “trust” and “Will” are often thrown around together when the topic of Estate Planning arises. Our Estate Planning solicitors are fre...
Should I include a right of residency or a life estate in my Will?
A client’s financial circumstances are all as unique as they are. Assets are structured in different ways for a variety of reasons, and it’s not u...
I’ve been appointed as an Executor. What are my responsibilities?
As an Executor, you have been appointed to administer the Estate. Essentially this involves finalising the deceased’s affairs and carrying out the t...
Our top tips for making a suitable Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is a document which allows you to appoint a person (the Attorney) to make legal and financial decisions on your behalf. The pred...
The Pitfalls of Homemade Wills
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...
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...
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.