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April 30, 2024—

Enduring Powers of Attorney – who, what, when, why and how?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
Many people assume getting a Will in place is the only aspect to consider when getting their estate planning affairs in order. However, do you…
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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: 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 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: 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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June 28, 2021—

Attorney conflict transactions

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
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: Duncan MacDougall
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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