What happens to your online accounts when you die? As our online presence becomes increasingly prevalent it is still uncommon for people to consider what happens to their online accounts after they die. Losing a loved one is always a hard time, but this can become even more difficult by receiving “on this day” memories …
Power of Attorney Probate Wills
26 August 2020
Making a Will and Power of Attorney during COVID-19
Making a Will and Power of Attorney during COVID-19 During these uncertain times, we have seen an increase in enquires from people starting to think about the future, what is next after COVID-19 and what may happen to their personal and financial affairs moving forward. Our advice has been to consider making a Will and …
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Court Deceased Estate Executors Inheritance Probate Wills
17 May 2019
What is a grant of probate – cause of death – and missing persons
What is a grant of probate? A grant of probate deals with the assets and liabilities of the deceased. But executors and administrators also have duties and rights concerning the deceased’s causes of death and body disposal. The deceased Cause of death- suing for damages and/or defending will challenges It is important to consider whether …
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Executors Letters of Administration Probate Wills
17 May 2019
What is Probate of a will?
What is probate of a will in Victoria? These are the most common enquiries we receive about Probate: What is Probate? Do I need a grant of probate? What happens If I’m the executor and I can’t afford the funeral expenses? Am I capable of being an executor? What should I do if I’m not? …
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Power of Attorney Probate Wills
13 January 2017
Myths about wills – Common misconceptions about wills
After 25 years of legal practice, we have come across a lot of myths about wills and common misconceptions that people have about Wills. Here are some of the common myths about wills we hear frequently. Myths about wills #1 – My wife and I can just make one “joint will” Many a couple will …
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Probate Wills
22 November 2016
Who can challenge a will?
In Victoria, it’s not just anyone can challenge a will if they were left out or didn’t get what they felt was a fair share in inheritance. You have to be an eligible person before you can challenge with such a claim. Only some classes of people related to the deceased can challenge unfair wills “eligible …
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