A will is one of the most important documents you can make. So what is it? Why is it so important to have one and what happens if you don’t have a will? This is the complete guide to wills in Australia.Definition At law, a will (also known as a last will and testament) is a …
A Legal Personal Representative (LPR) is the name given to the representative of an estate at law. If there is a will this personal is the executor. Where there is no will, the LPR is the Administrator of the estate appointed by the Supreme Court. Legal Personal Representative’s Duties The personal representative/executor of a deceased …
If you are wondering who can be an executor of a will you have come to the right place. Here we discuss your options for appointing people to be the executor of your estate. As this person or persons will have a lot of power under your will, it is very important that you choose …
Can an executor of a will be a beneficiary is a very common question we get. The short answer is yes, in Queensland provided the person is over 18 anyone can be an executor of your will including a family member, a friend, a professional body executor, an accountant or a solicitor. The better question …
If you are not in regular contact with a family member or friend there are several options to identify if they have died. Why it’s important to know if someone has died You might be trying to find out if a friend or loved one has passed away so you can pass on your condolences. …
If watching American movies has taught us anything, it’s that the real drama happens at the “reading of the Will” where family and friends gather before the wills lawyer to be shocked by the bombshells dropped in the deceased’s Will read aloud to the group. When is the Reading of a Will? In Australia, there …
How long after someone dies is the Will read in Australia? Read More »
If you are the Executor or Administrator of a contested estate, you have a duty to defend the estate and (if applicable) uphold the Will. The procedure to follow when defending a Claim brought against an estate varies depending on the type of will challenge. Below are some of the most common challenges and how …
Some of the legal jargon in succession law may seem daunting but we’re here as a resource to demystify some of these legal terms. Starting with the difference between Probate and Letters of Administration. The simple answer is they are two different Originating Applications filed to commence proceedings to appoint a Person Representative who is …
What is the difference between Probate and Letters of Administration? Read More »
