Although there are options to complete Wills at home, there are many reasons to see a solicitor for help in preparing your Will. Read the rest of the blog to learn more.
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Why should you care whether you own a property as ‘joint tenants’ or ‘tenants in common’?
tenants’ or ‘tenants in common’? There is a very important difference between these types of ownership. This diagram from the Legal Practitioners’ Liability Committee depicts the difference.
What is an Advance Care Directive?
An advance care directive is a document that sets out binding instructions, preferences and values regarding medical treatment under the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic). It operates to direct health care professionals as to your wishes when you no longer have the capacity to advocate for yourself.
AT WHAT AGE SHOULD MY CHILDREN RECEIVE THEIR INHERITANCE?
Many parents worry about the consequences of leaving significant amounts of money to their children in their Will. However, if prepared correctly, your Will can provide that your child receives their inheritance at an age of your choosing.
Why It’s Important for a Sole Director and Shareholder to Have a Will
If you are the sole director and shareholder of a company, it is critical that you have a current will in place.
What are my Duties as an Executor of a Will?
An executor is a person appointed in a Will to administer the estate of the Will maker. The estate of a deceased person is the composite of their assets and liabilities. When there is no Will left, the person to deal with the administration of the estate will be somebody appointed by the Court as […]
