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October 3, 2023—

6 steps to consider before selling or transferring an estate property

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
If you are an executor or administrator handling a deceased person’s estate, there will usually be a home or other investment property to distribute as…
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August 2, 2023—

Frequently asked questions about probate in Queensland

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
When someone passes away, often a key term that arises, is probate. However, many people do not understand what it is and why it might…
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June 5, 2023—

What happens if an executor loses capacity?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
An executor is a person appointed under a Will to administer a deceased’s estate in the best interests of the beneficiaries. However, in some situations, the…
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April 20, 2023—

10 steps to consider when making a Family Provision Application in Queensland

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
A ‘family provision application (FPA)’ is an application to the Court made by certain eligible person/s who have not been adequately provided for in a…
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February 22, 2023—

Estate planning and dispute considerations for the LGBTIQA+ community

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
Taking place from 17 February to 5 March 2023, this year Sydney is the host city for WorldPride and will celebrate Australia's diverse LGBTIQA+ community. ‘LGBTIQA+’…
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November 21, 2022—

Update your estate plan before you lose capacity

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
The question of mental capacity is an important consideration when someone is making or updating their Will or Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA). We often…
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August 25, 2022—

How to deal with shares of a deceased person

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
One of tasks of an executor during the course of administrating someone’s estate, is identifying and keeping a record of all the deceased’s assets and liabilities.…
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June 15, 2022—

Considering the risk of elder abuse in your estate plan

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
On 15 June each year, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) highlights one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society –…
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April 7, 2022—

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

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
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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February 2, 2022—

Former de facto partners – impacts on your Will

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
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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October 20, 2021—

Letters of Administration on Intestacy – Order of Priority

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
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 11, 2021—

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

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
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…
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