by Reception | Apr 26, 2017 | Estate Planning
Does an invalid will always mean that the will-maker has an unsound mind, or lacks testamentary capacity? Mixing certain prescribed drugs with alcohol can have unwanted effects, one of which is that we lose the capacity to make informed decisions. Sometimes mental...
by Reception | Apr 20, 2017 | Estate Planning
A Titanic clause is something you should consider when reviewing your estate planning. Also known a simultaneous death, a Titanic clause provides detail about what should happen if both you and your spouse or de facto partner pass away at the same time. It can also...
by Reception | Apr 17, 2017 | Estate Planning
Reviewing your Enduring Power of Attorney seems like a fairly mundane and unnecessary task for some, but it’s important because legislation can change, and the people you’ve nominated might also change. Whomever you appoint as your attorney will have the...
by Reception | Apr 12, 2017 | Will Challenges
It’s a common scenario in fiction: a wealthy benefactor is murdered by those who will inherit the estate. Unfortunately, this scenario plays out in reality, too. Should the murderer receive the inheritance? Most jurisdictions don’t allow this to...
by Reception | Apr 7, 2017 | Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a stain on our society, with some indirect victims: the elder caregivers. When elder abuse occurs, the most vulnerable people are taken advantage of and treated harshly either through physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or financial abuse or, as...
