Chloe Kopilovic, Author at Wills Estates Probate Lawyers

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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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March 20, 2012—

Blood Relatives and Stepchildren

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

I read with interest a recent article in the Australian Newspaper in relation to a Victorian Supreme Court decision where a stepdaughter was awarded a…

January 27, 2012—

Abuse of Enduring Powers of Attorney

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

I am receiving increasing interest and enquiry from clients about abuse, or perceived abuse, of an Enduring Power of Attorney. Often I am approached by…

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January 13, 2012—

De facto Relationships in Succession Law

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

I often get queried by clients as to what amounts to a “de facto spouse” in the context of claims being made against an Estate.…

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December 2, 2011—

Blended Families and Mutual Wills

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

I recently spoke at an educational seminar run by the Institute of Public Accountants. An interesting discussion evolved about estate planning for blended families and…