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October 1, 2024—

Should my company have a Power of Attorney?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall

A common myth we hear is that a person appointed under an Enduring Power of Attorney, can fill in the shoes as director of a…

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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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April 1, 2020—

COVID-19 – Your Key Estate Planning Documents

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

I just want you all to know that we are here to help and assist you in any way we can in these uncertain times. Even…

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March 4, 2020—

I want to see a deceased’s Will – can I request a copy?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall

Many people think that when someone dies there will be a formal “reading of the Will.” However, this is really a concept of the past. There…

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February 11, 2020—

The elephant in the room: costs in a family provision application

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic

There is an obvious evil to a family provision application against an estate, that is, the costs that are incurred. Whilst costs are treated differently…

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January 22, 2020—

Do I always need a grant of probate to administer a deceased’s estate?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall

Obtaining a grant of probate from the Supreme Court is one of the main tasks that an executor of an estate may have to undertake.…

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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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Should my company have a Power of Attorney?

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

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

Risks with home-made Wills and Will kits

COVID-19 – Your Key Estate Planning Documents

I want to see a deceased’s Will – can I request a copy?

The elephant in the room: costs in a family provision application

Do I always need a grant of probate to administer a deceased’s estate?

Missing Will – How to obtain Probate

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