Wills & Estate
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Elder Abuse: Together making change
There are a number of reasons why the subject of elder abuse is gaining more traction with politicians and getting…
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Minor Wills – Do you have to be over 18 to make a will?
As well as being “of sound mind” or having testamentary capacity to make a Will, a will-maker (also known as…
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Elder Abuse – A Confluence of Rights and Responsibilities
In July 2017, the Australian Law Reform Commission released a report into the prevalence of “elder abuse” in Australian society.
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Can you leave your estranged children out of your Will?
The Succession Act (NSW) and the Family Provision Act (ACT) allows for “eligible people” to make a claim upon your…
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Who can make decisions about your health?
By Mitchell Evelyn In many ways, the appointment of a Power of Attorney or Enduring Guardian is one of the…
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End of life and the law – Myths and Misconceptions
By Mitch Evelyn Talking about death with a spouse, parent, child or next-of-kin can be difficult or might seem like…
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What can you do when an executor isn’t doing their job?
By Mitch Evelyn Being an executor of an estate is a position of great trust and responsibility which many people…
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Wills for minors or the impaired – Statutory Wills
By Kerin Cotchett In order to make a Will, a person must have “testamentary capacity” – that is, they must be…
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Appointing an Enduring Guardian and Enduring Power of Attorney
Planning ahead Many people put a great deal of thought into their Wills – and rightly so, however, many of…
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How much will your “free” will really cost?
By Rod Anthes A lot of people think that it is easy to make a Will and that they can…
