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March 28, 2024—

Family Provision Applications – am I considered a ‘child’ of the deceased?

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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January 14, 2020—

Missing Will – How to obtain Probate

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
One of the most common enquiries I receive is in relation to a lost Will.  If an application for probate has to be made in…
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October 29, 2019—

Using Testamentary Trusts to your advantage

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
The saying goes that the first generation makes a fortune, the second generation spends it and the third generation blows it. There are many ways…
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October 16, 2019—

Gifting to a charity in your Will

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
Leaving a gift to a charity in your Will is a great way to provide support to organisations and causes you care about. As with…
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September 17, 2019—

Superannuation and Death Benefits – Not Always Tax Free

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Superannuation is progressively becoming a major asset for most Australians. For some, navigating a death benefit claim, and the tax implications that flow from receiving…
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September 10, 2019—

Should young people have Wills?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
One of the biggest estate planning myths is that only older people need Wills. While young people (over the age of 18) may not want to…
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August 21, 2019—

Why a Will is crucial for a Sole Director and Shareholder

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Do you operate a small business in the form of a sole director/shareholder company? Are you responsible for the overall operation of the company, including…
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July 22, 2019—

Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenancy

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
Understanding the difference between joint tenants and tenants in common is important if you are looking at your estate planning. If a Willmaker understands the…
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July 18, 2019—

Family Provision Applications – Not a Fleeting Process

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
There’s no doubt that being left out of a Will, no matter how big or small the estate is, can result in high emotions. Recently,…
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