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Passing Away Without a Will – It is Much More Common Than You Think!

POSTED: 11 Dec 2020

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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Estate Planning – COVID 19 and Video Witnessing

POSTED: 07 Apr 2020

Wills & Estate Planning, COVID-19

Marsdens Law Group has been committed to servicing the legal needs of the Macarthur community for more than 50 years. As we have always done, Marsdens is committed to continuing this service during the COVID-19 health crisis.

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Estate Planning / Home Visits / COVID-19 Health Crisis

POSTED: 20 Mar 2020

Wills & Estate Planning, COVID-19

Marsdens Law Group has been committed to servicing the legal needs of the Macarthur community for more than 50 years. As we have always done, Marsdens is committed to continuing this service during the COVID-19 health crisis.

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Demons, Brothels, and Questions of Capacity

POSTED: 27 Feb 2020

Wills & Estate Planning

A recent case from the New South Wales Court of Appeal detailed how two sisters lost their fight in Court to prove that their father was suffering from insane delusions when he created a new Will. The delusions included that his daughters were running or working in a brothel, someone had kidnapped his wife and one of his daughters was possessed by demons.

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I’m the Executor of an Estate – What Are My First Steps?

POSTED: 24 Dec 2019

Wills & Estate Planning

Being appointed as an Executor of an Estate may appear an overwhelming task initially. Paired with losing a loved one, comes what seems an insurmountable amount of paperwork and the important task of dealing with your loved ones Estate.

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The Underestimated Importance of an Enduring Power of Attorney

POSTED: 22 Oct 2019

Wills & Estate Planning

When people consider getting their affairs in order, the first thing that springs to mind is having a Will prepared. While having a Will is extremely important, a Will only comes into effect once someone passes away and does not protect you while you are living.

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