Chloe Kopilovic, Author at Wills Estates Probate Lawyers

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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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May 10, 2012—

Should Reserve Beneficiaries be listed in a Will?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

When people prepare a Will, they sometimes may not consider what will happen to their Estate if all of the beneficiaries listed in the Will…

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April 23, 2012—

Estranged Children Seeking a Fairer Portion of a Small Estate

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

Given the ever changing nature of the family unit, there are increasing numbers of children who, for various reasons, have lost contact with their parents.…

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April 16, 2012—

Double Payments To Children Before Death, And Under A Will

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

Many parents, prior to their death, provide gifts to their children to avoid any disputes under a Will. However, if the Will also provides for…

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April 13, 2012—

Using Adoption as an Asset Protection Strategy – A novel USA case

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

Two weeks ago, John Goodman was found guilty of DUI, manslaughter and vehicular homicide in the USA. The charges related to an incident that occurred…

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April 2, 2012—

One Very Big Estate Dispute

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

I have been following with interest the news reports over the family dispute between Gina Rinehart and three of her children, in relation to a…

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