Category: Wills
Understanding Testamentary Capacity: Why Your Lawyer Might Request a Medical Assessment
February 5, 2026
When making a will, one of the most critical legal requirements is that you must have testamentary capacity, the mental ability to understand what you ...
Read More → Informal Wills and Testamentary Capacity: Understanding the Essentials
January 8, 2026
Writing a will is crucial to ensure your wishes are followed after you pass away. However, not every will follows the standard legal process of ...
Read More → The Formal Requirements of Wills in Queensland and Their Impact on Validity
January 8, 2026
Learn the formal legal requirements for a valid will in Queensland, what happens if they are not met, and how to protect your wishes.
Read More → Understanding Testamentary Capacity: Why Lawyers Ask So Many Questions
December 3, 2025
One of the most important legal requirements when making a will is that the person making the will (the testator) has testamentary capacity. This means ...
Read More → Undue Influence in Wills: What to Do If You Suspect Foul Play
December 3, 2025
Undue influence occurs when someone manipulates or pressures another person into preparing a will that doesn’t reflect their true wishes.
Read More → Informal Wills and Testamentary Capacity: Understanding the Essentials
November 6, 2025
Writing a will is crucial to ensure your wishes are followed after you pass away. However, not every will follows the standard legal process of ...
Read More → Practical Tips for Dealing With Informal Wills
November 6, 2025
When a loved one dies, handling their estate can be challenging, especially if they didn’t leave a formal will.
Read More → Appointed as Someone’s Attorney? Here’s What to Do Next
August 21, 2025
Being appointed as someone’s attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) is a profound gesture of trust. Whether for personal/health, financial matters or both, ...
Read More → Informal Wills: What Are They and What Do They Mean?
May 27, 2025
Not all Wills are typed, signed, and witnessed. In Queensland, even a handwritten note or an unsent text message could be accepted as a valid ...
Read More → The Validity of Wills in Queensland: Understanding the Essentials
December 12, 2024
Wills are an essential legal tool that allows individuals to express their final wishes regarding the distribution of their estate ...
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