5 Estate Planning Tasks You Can Do Today

Estate planning is about taking control of your future and looking after yourself and your loved ones. It’s about protecting what you have, and planning for the inevitable, and the unforeseen. Many people put it off, thinking it’s only for the wealthy or elderly, but...

What Happens When You Die Dying Without a Will?

Contents Importance of a Valid Will What Happens to Your Estate When You Die Without a Will? What Can Go Wrong? More Convincing Reasons to Make a Will Summary & Next Steps A valid Will determines how your estate is dealt with after you die. Your Will can appoint...

Steps to Safeguard Your Estate from Family Provision Claims

Estate disputes are surprisingly common in Australia. Laws across different jurisdictions allow eligible individuals to challenge a deceased’s Will if they believe they have not been adequately provided for. In such cases, a successful claim might result in the terms...

The importance of estate planning before capacity becomes an issue

We should all plan for our future. Certainly, we should all have a current will, especially those of us who need to make special arrangements for the care of children or pets. Many of us would also benefit from making a formal arrangement to account for a time when we...

Is a testamentary trust right for you?

One of the most loving things that you can do for your family is make plans for what happens after you die. This is particularly important if you have children or vulnerable adults who depend on you financially. A testamentary trust might be the right tool to help you...

Why it’s a bad idea to write your own Will

It is relatively easy to find a free Will template on the internet and fairly cheap to buy a Will “kit” from a newsagent or online. There are also websites that have “data collectors” that take your information and create a Will for you seemingly without any legal...