When we store Wills clients often ask “who can get access to my Will once I die?” The answer is there is no single category of people who can access your Will once you have passed away. However, we always remind clients the people who are your executor/s will always be granted access. The reason […]
A Will allows you to gift your property to the people or organisations you choose. However, a common assumption is a valid Will cannot be challenged. This is a misconception and a valid Will can still be contested in court. A common way to contest a Will is under Family Provisions legislation. We have mentioned […]
When our lawyers help clients create Wills we find clients have multiple questions. One of the primary questions clients ask when we draft Wills is who should be the executor of my Will. This is then followed by who should be the guardian of my children? Choosing the right person for these roles should not […]
For clients dealing with the passing of a loved one is never an easy task. In the legal profession, we can see the worst of people surface when dealing with the loss of loved ones. Families can often be torn apart when arguing about issues not covered in a will. The presumption is often that disputes arise […]
Preparing a Will that’s right for you So here’s a question, who writes your Will? The answer is YOU. Of course we’ll help you put it onto paper in a way that’s valid and acceptable according to the law – but it’s your Will and if it’s your Will then it starts with you. This […]