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Understanding how superannuation and wills interact is crucial when planning the distribution of your estate and superannuation for your loved ones.

Understanding How Superannuation and Wills Interact

In most cases, when a person passes away, their superannuation member account benefits will be paid to their beneficiaries as...
One of the most critical decisions when preparing an enduring power of guardianship is choosing the right person or persons to act as your enduring guardian.

What to Consider When Preparing an Enduring Power of Guardianship

When preparing an enduring power of guardianship, there are several important factors to consider: Choosing the right person: The person...
The person you appoint as your enduring attorney must be someone you trust implicitly to manage your financial and property affairs in your best interests.

Preparing an Enduring Power of Attorney: Key Factors to Consider

When preparing an enduring power of attorney, you need to consider several important factors to ensure that your wishes are...
Dad with a disability, surrounded by his smiling family.

Special Disability Testamentary Trusts – What Are They?

A special disability testamentary trust (SDTT) is a type of trust created in a will for the benefit of a...
Duties of an executor of a will include distributing assets such as bank accounts and property.

What Do I Need to Think About as an Executor and Trustee of a Will?

An executor and trustee are responsible for managing the estate of a deceased person (known as the administration of an...
What to consider when preparing a will, close up of signing.

What to Consider When Preparing a Will

It is important to seek legal advice when preparing a Will to ensure that it is valid and legally binding....
Why you need a will signing.

Why You Need a Will

Everyone knows of someone who has been involved in a turbulent estate for one reason or another. Yet roughly one...
Signing Letters of Administration.

What is Probate and Letters of Administration?

When someone passes away in most cases an application must be made to the Supreme Court (“Court”) so that the...
EPA, EPG and AHD.

What are Enduring Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Guardianship, Advance Health Directives

Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) Everybody owns some form of asset whether it is real estate, a bank account, a...