Chloe Kopilovic, Author at Wills Estates Probate Lawyers

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April 7, 2022—

Can a step-child contest their step-parent’s Will?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

We sometimes see issues arise in blended families, where someone chooses to leave the entire or majority of their estate to their new spouse or…

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March 1, 2022—

Why it’s critical to ensure you know where your original Will is

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

After someone passes, generally the first thing loved ones do is search for the Will. If you can’t locate the original Will, it is not…

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February 2, 2022—

Former de facto partners – impacts on your Will

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

Many people assume that just because you are not married to your partner, there are no impacts to your Will, should you separate in the…

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January 14, 2022—

New Year, New Estate Plan

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

As we start a new year, it is important to remember that any change in life circumstances may impact on your estate plan. Engaged If…

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October 20, 2021—

Letters of Administration on Intestacy – Order of Priority

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

We often receive enquires from people asking if they are entitled to take control of a deceased’s estate when the deceased did not leave a…

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August 16, 2021—

Executor’s Commission – What is it and how does it work?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

Administering an estate can be an onerous task taking up time, potentially months, perhaps in some cases, years. In carrying out the role of administration…

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August 11, 2021—

Delays in administrating an estate – what’s the hold up?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

We often receive enquiries from beneficiaries of estates, questioning the time it is taking for an executor to attend to distribution. Beneficiaries may be eager…

June 28, 2021—

Attorney conflict transactions

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

In Queensland, an Enduring Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust (your attorney) the power to make decisions about personal (including health) matters and/or financial matters for…

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June 11, 2021—

Are you an executor selling an estate property?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

When administering an estate, depending on the size of the estate, the executor may be responsible for a number of tasks. For example, if the…

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June 8, 2021—

Letter of Wishes – A personal touch to your Estate Planning

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

In light of the recent publications concerning Ken Talbot’s Will and some of the comments he placed in a letter accompanying his Will, it has…

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June 1, 2021—

Interim distributions from a deceased’s estate

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

A common question asked in relation to deceased estates is whether an executor can make an interim distribution of the estate assets to the beneficiaries.…

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April 27, 2021—

Estate planning – important for single parents

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

Here is a fast fact: In Australia, there were 1 million 1 parent families in June 2020 making up 14.2% of all families, with 79.3%…

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