Category: Wills & Estate Planning

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The Estate Planning of a Shockjock: What Should Kyle Sandilands Do?
POSTED: 01 Sep 2021
Wills & Estate Planning
The Kyle & Jackie O Show recently ran a segment discussing how Kyle should leave his Estate when he passes away. Should he make a video Will? Should his Will include a treasure hunt? Are you allowed to ask your Trustees to eat your ashes for your money?
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Make a Will... At Home
POSTED: 04 Aug 2021
Wills & Estate Planning
Making a Will has never been easier. The entire process can be completed from the comforts of your own home.
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Making A Valid Will
POSTED: 13 Jul 2021
Wills & Estate Planning
The late David Rofe QC, a retired barrister, died in July 2017 at 85 years of age and leaving an Estate estimated at $30 million.
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Don’t Be Fooled! “Fixed Fee” Probate Advertisements and What It Actually Means
POSTED: 30 Apr 2021
Wills & Estate Planning
You have likely seen advertisements by law firms for a variety of promotions; the ‘No Win, No Pay’ being one of the most popular. There has recently been a rise in the number of “fixed fee” advertisements for Probate and Deceased Estate administration, with the unsuspecting Executor often not informed...
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Welcome Jade!
POSTED: 12 Mar 2021
Wills & Estate Planning
The Estate Planning Department here at Marsdens are very excited to announce that they have added a new member to their ever-growing department!
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Passing Away Without a Will – It is Much More Common Than You Think!
POSTED: 11 Dec 2020
Wills & Estate Planning
You may think that executing a Will at some point in your lifetime is a standard item on the average person’s to-do-list, much like obtaining insurance for your house would be. The prevalence of people passing away without executing a Will is much more common than most people think.
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Contesting a Will
POSTED: 07 Dec 2020
Wills & Estate Planning
There are a number of reasons why a dispute may arise with respect to a deceased person’s Will or the administration of their estate. It is crucial that each person is aware of their legal responsibilities for both themselves, and the other parties.
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Grandchildren & The Estates of their Grandparents
POSTED: 26 Aug 2020
Wills & Estate Planning
When a person passes away, their Estate (if they have a Will) will pass in accordance with that Will. A Will however, is not always challenge-proof. The law stipulates the people who are eligible to challenge your Estate if “adequate provision” has not been left to them.
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Estate Planning in the World of a Health Crisis
POSTED: 24 Jun 2020
COVID-19, Wills & Estate Planning
There was a time in the last few weeks where it appeared that things were changing almost by the minute. From the statistics, to the recommendations, all appeared to happen in the blink of an eye. And generally, that’s how quickly significant events occur.
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URGENT UPDATE – COVID 19 and Video Witnessing
POSTED: 24 Apr 2020
Wills & Estate Planning, COVID-19
On the 22 April 2020, the Electronic Transactions Amendment (COVID019 Witnessing of Documents) Regulation 2020 was published. In a media release regarding the Amendment, the Attorney General Mark Speakman confirmed that this will allow for the temporary use of video conferencing technology including Zoom, Skype and Facetime to witness important legal documents.
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