Planning for what happens to your assets, your family, and your legacy after you’re gone isn’t easy. It’s personal, sometimes confronting, and if we’re honest, it’s something most of us put off longer than we should. But the decisions you make now, or don’t make, can have lasting consequences for the people you care about …
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6 February 2026
Legal and financial fraud on the elderly
Fraud upon the elderly is becoming more and more widespread and sophisticated. Presently there does not appear to be any unified Australian legislation which protects older people from this type of abuse. In a 2011 study conducted by the Crime Research Centre of the University of Western Australia its findings were that “misuse of Enduring …
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6 February 2026
Wills and family agreements
WILLS AND FAMILY AGREEMENTS: WHAT CAN GO WRONG There are a significant number of generous parents these days who purchase properties for their adult children based on family “understandings” that are never recorded, only verbal. The agreement varies from family to family and can include arrangements anywhere from the parents legally owning the house, to …
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6 February 2026
When do I get my inheritance?
We are living too long for the kids to wait for their money The average life expectancy of people has increased by 25 years over the past century. As a result of people living longer, next of kin are likely not to inherit from their parents until much later in life, often well into their …
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20 January 2026
What Documents Are Essential for Effective Estate Planning
Estate planning isn’t something most of us wake up excited to tackle. But if you’ve ever wondered what happens to your assets, your children, or even your beloved pet when you’re no longer around, or if you become unable to make decisions, then you already know why it matters. The right documents ensure your wishes …
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Wills
20 January 2022
When should you start a will and seven reasons why it’s important
I’m sure you or someone you know has continually put off writing a will. It’s not something we want to think about, and it can be an emotional experience.
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Probate Wills
12 January 2021
What happens to your online accounts when you die?
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 …
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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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Wills
24 April 2020
When and how to update your Will
When and how to update your Will At Rigoli Lawyers we generally recommend that you update your Will at least every 10 years and at least review every 5 years. We anticipate that within every 10 years, your life will have undergone a large number of changes, so it is also likely that your wishes …
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Wills
25 March 2020
Will you protect what is important to you?
The importance of having an up to date will As everyone’s lives get busier and busier (not to mention facing major events), one thing people often put off is making a will. A will is an important legal document that allows you to plan for your family’s future if something were to happen to you. …
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