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Informal Wills: A Warning
“Why should I pay a solicitor to prepare my Will when I can just write one myself?” For whatever reason – cost, convenience – some individuals choose to prepare their own Wills, sometimes without even a Will kit to assist them in meeting the necessary formalities as a...
The Probate Process: Step-by-Step
Death can be an overwhelming time for family members, particularly for those who are the Executor(s) named in the Will. If you have not previously experienced the Probate process, you may feel confused about where to begin. In this blog post, we will break down the...
What forms part of a Deceased Estate – the ‘silo’ theory
Many clients have the preconceived idea that everything that they own or control in their lifetimes shall be dealt with according to the provisions of their Will. For the purposes of administering a Deceased Estate, however, only assets that are owned personally will...
Tax and Deceased Estates
Unlike some other jurisdictions, Australia does not have a ‘death tax’ on deceased Estates; however, there are several tax issues of which Executors need to be aware when administering an Estate. In this blog post, we will provide an overview of some of these issues....
Estate Bank Accounts: A Guide for Executors
Part of the role of the Executor is to call in the assets of the Estate and maintain Estate bank accounts. Depending on the terms of the Will and any Trust(s) its terms creates, this may be a short-term responsibility, or the need to maintain an estate bank account(s)...
When it’s time to update your Will
The provisions of your Will should continue to reflect your current circumstances. As Tony likes to say, its provisions should reflect your wishes as if you had “died yesterday”. When changes happen in your life, it’s therefore important to consider how these changes...
