down-arrow-icon
September 19, 2011—

Key Personal Capital Insurance and Capital Gains Tax

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
I recently was invited to speak at the Business and Estate Planning Specialists annual conference in Cairns. One issue raised, was whether there was any way…
read more
September 13, 2011—

Challenging a Will and Claiming against an Estate

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
I recently had a meeting with Trevor Benson from InfocusMoney Management. Trevor asked me a question on behalf of a client of his about making a…
read more
September 3, 2011—

Binding Financial Agreements and Family Provision Claims

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
The last thing anybody wants is to leave valuable possessions to particular people only to have somebody else go to court to stake a claim…
read more
August 17, 2011—

Removal of Testes and Sperm from Deceased

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
I read with interest the recent and important judgment of the Queensland Supreme Court (Re-Floyd [2011] QSC 218). In this matter the Court ordered that the…
read more
August 9, 2011—

How Does Divorce Affect You And Your Will?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
In most jurisdictions in Australia, except Western Australia, the whole Will (in the case of Tasmania) or certain provisions contained in the Will (in other States), are…
read more
July 29, 2011—

Can Scandalous Words Be Removed From A Will After Death?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
A recent decision in the Supreme Court of South Australia handed down on the 20th July 2011, "In the Estate of Brummitt (deceased)”, highlighted to…
read more
July 22, 2011—

Capital Gains Tax and Life Insurance Policies in Business Wills

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
I was recently asked to give a presentation for Business and Estate Planning Specialists. This company specialises in selling risk insurance for businesses and individuals.…
read more
June 23, 2011—

Enduring Powers of Attorney – Financial Abuse

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
An Enduring Power of Attorney is one of the most powerful documents that you will ever sign. This was highlighted in a recent article in…
read more
June 17, 2011—

Key Issues To Include In Your Will

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Anthony Keane published an article entitled “Have you the will to leave your family in peace?” in the Courier Mail on 13 June 2011. Anthony quotes…
read more
June 10, 2011—

Why every property owner needs a Will

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
I was recently interviewed by Jemma Pearson of My Property Preview where she published an article entitled “Get it Write”. The article highlights the importance of…
read more
June 7, 2011—

Codicil or New Will?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
A codicil amends, rather than replaces, a previously executed Will. Such amendments may add or revoke small provisions of the Will, or may completely change…
read more
May 6, 2011—

Disputes about Burial and Testamentary Capacity

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
I read an interesting article written by Kay Dibben in the Sunday Mail on 1 May 2011, about four siblings who went to court within days of…
read more
1 12 13 14 15