Making a Claim for Executor’s Commission in SA
Taking on the role of Executor of a deceased estate can be daunting, time consuming and more difficult than you anticipated!
Why you must keep your estate planning up-to-date
We are often asked how much damage outdated estate planning documents can do. The answer is clear: a lot.
Who will make decisions about your health and welfare when you can’t? (Advance Care Directives, SA)
Who will make decisions about your health and welfare when you can’t? (South Australia)
The complete guide to probate in Australia
You’ve been named executor of a loved one’s Will. Suddenly you’re responsible for navigating legal processes you may never have encountered before. Banks won’t release funds. Property can’t be transferred. Beneficiaries are asking when they’ll receive their inheritance. And somewhere in the middle of all of this, someone mentions you need to “get probate.” What […]
Do I need to apply for Probate?
We help you to work out whether you need a Grant of Probate, and what is involved in making an application.
How effective is your Enduring Power of Attorney? You may be surprised…
Most people understand the importance of making an Enduring Power of Attorney. If you are not able to make financial decisions for yourself, your Enduring Attorney can step into your shoes and keep things in order on your behalf. However, not all Enduring Powers of Attorney are created equal.
4 key things to think about before you start your estate planning
Estate planning basically involves working out what you have, deciding where you would like it to go, and then choosing people to make that happen. Here’s 4 simple questions that you will need to answer to get things started.
Death and child provision. Do you understand what happens?
The effect of death on ‘Child Support Agreements’ and ‘Binding Financial Agreements’ can be a little complicated – but more importantly, can have unintended consequences for your Estate Planning.
Not happy with someone’s Will? Read how to make a successful challenge.
There are two main ways to challenge a Will. We discuss what they are.
Podcast: Challenging a Will
Hear Andrew Andreyev on ABC Radio 891 Drive-time in Adelaide discuss when and how a Will may be challenged.