Handling Digital Assets in Your Will
With the rise of digital assets in the 21st century, have you considered how your intangible assets are dealt with after your death?
Retirement Village Occupation Right Agreements – Key considerations for potential residents
Are you or your loved one thinking of moving into a retirement village? Moving into a retirement village is a big life decision – is the move right for you? This article outlines some key things to consider before making your next big life decision.
Get your affairs in order, while you still can!
Enduring powers of attorney require you to have mental capacity to sign. Ensure you have your affairs in order sooner rather than later to avoid undue stress and complications in the future.
Will having an Enduring Power of Attorney mean my attorney will have unlimited power over my personal affairs?
Have you ever thought about having an enduring power of attorney but hesitated at the same time because you were not keen on the idea of your attorney having complete control over your personal affairs?
What is a testamentary guardian?
When drafting your will, an important consideration is who to appoint as testamentary guardian for any minor children. Before appointing a testamentary guardian it’s important to know the role they will play in your child’s life should you die, and any restrictions on their powers. This article explores the role of a testamentary guardian.
I’ve been cut out of their Will… what now?
If you have been excluded from your parent’s Will, or left a very small gift, you may have the right to challenge the Will. This article provides you with a summary of your rights.
When there’s (nearly) a Will, there’s a way
What happens if someone dies without a will, but a document exists which seems to express the deceased’s intentions? This article explores options to ensure the deceased’s wishes are fulfilled, notwithstanding the absence of a formal will.
Happily ever after…but is your will valid?
When planning a wedding there are so many things to consider – the cake, the dress, the guest list, your wills… Now that last one is not something that you would see in most wedding planner lists but it is very important.
Residential Care Subsidy – will your gifting mean you’re not eligible?
This article explores the residential care subsidy and the effect any gifting might have on your eligibility.
Did they have all of their wits when they made their will?
A deceased person’s will can be challenged for a number of different reasons. In this article, we look briefly at challenges to a will based on the grounds that the will maker did not have testamentary capacity at the time they made their will.