The Perils of Executor Disputes and the Importance of Choosing Wisely

by Reception | Sep 22, 2023 | Estate Planning, Will Challenges

The Perils of Executor Disputes and the Importance of Choosing Wisely Estate administration can be an intricate and emotionally charged process, which is only exacerbated when disputes occur among executors. The recent Queensland case of Re Franks [2021] QSC 134 is a...

The Perfect Pet Gift For Your Best Friend This Christmas. How to include your pet in your will

by Reception | Dec 21, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills

The Perfect Pet Gift For Your Best Friend This Christmas How to include your pet in your will Pets can get overlooked at Christmas, mostly because they don’t expect anything. There’s never an awkward moment on Christmas with your pet, like the one which you might have...

DOES YOUR WILL SAY EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT? RE YU [2013] QSC 322 – The Ambiguity Trap In Wills

by Reception | Aug 11, 2021 | Estate Disputes, Estate Planning, Wills

DOES YOUR WILL SAY EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT? RE YU [2013] QSC 322 – The Ambiguity Trap In Wills The interpretation of wills can be complex and confusing and the problem with the rise of the DIY will is that although it’s easier than ever to record your wishes on...

WILLS & BEER. Where you should and shouldn’t record your will-RE: Olive BSC 2171/20).

by Reception | Jul 30, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills

WILLS & BEER Where you should and shouldn’t record your will-RE: Olive BSC 2171/20). Many a brilliant business idea has been written on the back of a beer coaster, just ask Richard Branson who said “The best ideas don’t always need to have detailed financial...

Want To Save Money On Your Will? The hidden lesson in Re: Demowbray and how saving money is easier than you think when it comes to sorting your estate.

by Reception | Jul 14, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills

Want To Save Money On Your Will? The hidden lesson in Re: Demowbray and how saving money is easier than you think when it comes to sorting your estate. The formal requirements for a will are a bit old school for 2021: A will must be in writing It must be signed by the...

How To Protect Your Estate From The Ones Who Have Hurt You The Most. Re Estate Luce; Turch v Tripolone [2020] NSWSC 117

by Reception | Jun 30, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills

How To Protect Your Estate From The Ones Who Have Hurt You The Most Re Estate Luce; Turch v Tripolone [2020] NSWSC 117 You can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family and there’s family who cause so much heartache that the only option left is complete...