Chloe Kopilovic, Author at Wills Estates Probate Lawyers

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December 21, 2012—

Enduring Powers of Attorney Explained

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

I read with interest Noel Whittaker Article Sunday Mail in the Sunday Mail on 18 November 2012 regarding the complexities of Enduring Powers of Attorney. In…

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November 19, 2012—

Stepson left out of Will

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

In a recent Queensland Supreme Court decision Currey v Gault [2010] QSC 27 (8 February 2010), the Court has found that where a stepchild is…

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November 15, 2012—

Estranged Child Left Out of Will

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

Dawson v Joyner In a recent Queensland Supreme Court decision Dawson v Joyner [2011] QSC 385 (12 December 2011), the Court has found that where…

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October 23, 2012—

What happens if I don’t have an Enduring Power Of Attorney?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

Powers of Attorney are an important legal document that I encourage all of my clients to make. By simply having a valid power of attorney…

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October 12, 2012—

Contesting a Will – Family Provision Applications

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

One of the most common ways for a Will or deceased estate to be contested is through a Family Provision Application. It is therefore important…

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October 8, 2012—

Cultural and religious considerations when making a Will

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

I have read with interest the matter of Omari v Omari. Mrs Omari passed away in 2009. One of her children challenged the validity of…

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October 5, 2012—

Do you have the capacity to make a Will?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

I have recently come across families wanting to make wills for their elderly mother or father. Whilst this is achievable, it must be done to…

October 3, 2012—

What is a Testamentary Trust Will and why should I have one?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

What is a Testamentary Trust Will? A “Testamentary Trust Will” effectively creates a Testamentary Trust within your Will. For those who have a family trust,…

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August 13, 2012—

Mutual Wills and Blended Families

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

Mutual Wills date back to the 18th Century and have long been considered a good estate planning mechanism for couples who want to reach an…

July 25, 2012—

Informal Wills

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

What are Informal Wills? Informal Wills are a Will that does not conform to the formal requirements of the relevant estate law. For example, it…

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July 23, 2012—

Using your Will to help a bankrupt friend or relative

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

Did you know that if you leave money in your Will to a beneficiary who is an undischarged bankrupt, then that beneficiary’s entitlement could end…

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June 26, 2012—

Borrowing through your Super Fund – The Practical Side

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

OK, so you have a self-managed super fund (SMSF) and are comfortable using the cash in it to leverage into a loan to buy property.…

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