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January 29, 2025—

6 questions to ask before applying for probate

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
Applying for a grant of probate is an important step for an executor in administering a deceased person’s estate. In Queensland, probate ensures the Supreme…
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September 7, 2020—

Administering an estate during the COVID-19 pandemic

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
The death of a loved can be hard for everyone involved and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may add additional stress through this difficult time. There…
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August 13, 2020—

Capacity and Home-Made Wills: Why you should reconsider

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
In the wake of COVID-19, there is a lot more discussion about home-made Wills or Will kits. One of the questions that I am frequently…
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July 9, 2020—

Does marriage, divorce or separation affect my Will?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
Whether it is the start of a relationship or the end, it is important to understand the effect marriage, divorce or separation can have on…
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July 2, 2020—

Executor’s commission – What it is, and how it works

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
One of the most common questions I am asked is, “do I get paid for being the executor?” Whilst the role of executor was once…
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June 15, 2020—

7 common mistakes made by executors

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
An executor is a person who has been appointed in a Will to administer the will-maker’s estate and carry out the Will-maker’s wishes. They are…
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June 1, 2020—

What is the role of an executor, and who should you pick?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Whilst being named someone’s executor can be viewed as an honour and a privilege, the role comes with significant responsibility. As an advisor, I generally…
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April 24, 2020—

Important: Practice Direction issued by the Supreme Court for certain Wills during COVID-19

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
There is no doubt that in the wake of COVID-19 many people are taking the opportunity to get their affairs in order. We have seen…
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April 23, 2020—

Risks with home-made Wills and Will kits

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
Many people think that making a Will is a simple exercise and that it is something that you can do for yourself. With the availability…
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