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July 2, 2024—

Does my spouse automatically inherit everything if I die without a Will?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
When planning for the future, many of us prefer to avoid thinking about what might happen after we die.  However, planning for the inevitable is…
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November 30, 2023—

Is an executor obligated to take on the job?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
No, just because they have been named as an executor in a Will, does not mean they must accept the position. They are under no…
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November 1, 2023—

The difference between separation and divorce when it comes to your estate planning

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
An interesting dynamic I often see when I am taking instructions for a client’s estate planning is that they have separated from their partner but…
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October 30, 2023—

Plan your estate before the holiday season

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
As the busy holiday season is fast approaching, it is important to get your estate planning documents in order now – before leaving it too…
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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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April 13, 2023—

Gifting to Charities in your Will

Written by: Veronica Powell
It is not uncommon for people to give a gift or even a percentage of their estate in their Will to a charity or charities.…
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