When a lawyer, accountant or financial planner asks you about your Will, they will typically ask about the distribution of assets (such as the family home, cash or cars) to beneficiaries (usually spouses, children and other friends or family). Where do pets fit into...
In 2018, Tony Kelly published a blog post regarding the Supreme Court of Queensland case of Re Narumon Pty Ltd [2018] QSC 185. Re Narumon revolved around the ability of an Attorney appointed under a valid Enduring Power of Attorney to renew the principal’s...
Superannuation is a key component of your Estate Plan. While your superannuation sits “outside” of your personal Estate in its own ‘silo’, any discussion around your Will should nevertheless take into account your superannuation death benefits. In this post, we...
For many of our clients, protecting their assets for the benefit of their children is the utmost priority. Of particular concern is that their spouse or partner may remarry (or re-partner), either after separation or after our client’s death, and any of their assets...
In 2021, we published a blog post on the subject of ‘When it’s time to update your Will’, covering some of the most common scenarios that should prompt a review. In the two years since, we have seen even more situations arise between families that should have led the...
When preparing a new Will, the guardianship of minor children is often at the forefront of our clients’ minds. For some clients, it can be difficult to choose who would be the most appropriate person to care for their children. This indecision can hold up the progress...
