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March 31, 2025—

Practical steps to take after the death of a loved one

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Dealing with the loss of a loved can often be an emotional and overwhelming experience. During such a difficult time, it may be hard to…
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March 13, 2025—

Claiming Superannuation Death Benefits

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Superannuation death benefits can be a significant financial asset, often including life insurance coverage. However, many people are unaware of how these benefits are managed…
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March 10, 2025—

Is your estate planning in order?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Ensuring your estate planning is up to date is critical for peace of mind, both for you and your loved ones. Whilst it is important…
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January 29, 2025—

6 questions to ask before applying for probate

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Applying for a grant of probate is an important step for an executor in administering a deceased person’s estate. In Queensland, probate ensures the Supreme…
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December 9, 2024—

Prioritise your estate plan before the festive season

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
As the festive season fast approaches, it is easy to get caught up in celebrations and preparations, leaving little time to focus on essential matters…
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November 4, 2024—

What happens to my business, company or trust when I die or lose capacity?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Owning a business, company or trust may add additional layers of complexity to estate planning. Ensuring that your business interests are handled smoothly should you…
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October 1, 2024—

Should my company have a Power of Attorney?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
A common myth we hear is that a person appointed under an Enduring Power of Attorney, can fill in the shoes as director of a…
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September 3, 2024—

Challenging a Will on lack of testamentary capacity

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
As our population ages, it is becoming more common for a Will to be contested for its validity, where there are concerns that the deceased…
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August 29, 2024—

A CGT Event K3 – Do you have a beneficiary in your Will who is a non-resident for tax purposes?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
In a post COVID world, we have largely returned to circumstances which may mean that one or some of your loved ones are living overseas…
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July 29, 2024—

Determining ‘adequate provision’ in family provision applications

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Even if a person makes a valid Will, if certain categories of people are not adequately provided for, there is a risks that they may bring…
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July 2, 2024—

Does my spouse automatically inherit everything if I die without a Will?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
When planning for the future, many of us prefer to avoid thinking about what might happen after we die.  However, planning for the inevitable is…
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June 4, 2024—

Estate planning as a tool to protect against elder abuse

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, on 14 June 2024, we come together with our friends, family and colleagues for important discussions around safeguarding…
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