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When “One Day This Will All Be Yours” Becomes a Lawsuit
There’s a sentence that gets repeated on Australian farms every day: “One day this will all be yours.”
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Why trusts still might be your best option:
The 2026/27 budget brought some of the more substantial proposed capital gains tax and income tax changes that I’ve seen in my career.
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Understanding Estate Administration: Navigating Digital Assets
When we think of estate administration, we often imagine dealing with physical assets like homes, cars, and bank accounts. However, in our increasingly digital world, ...
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Understanding Testamentary Capacity: Why Your Lawyer Might Request a Medical Assessment
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 ...
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Informal Wills and Testamentary Capacity: Understanding the Essentials
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 ...
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The Formal Requirements of Wills in Queensland and Their Impact on Validity
Learn the formal legal requirements for a valid will in Queensland, what happens if they are not met, and how to protect your wishes.
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Understanding Testamentary Capacity: Why Lawyers Ask So Many Questions
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 ...
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Undue Influence in Wills: What to Do If You Suspect Foul Play
Undue influence occurs when someone manipulates or pressures another person into preparing a will that doesn’t reflect their true wishes.
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Informal Wills and Testamentary Capacity: Understanding the Essentials
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 ...
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Practical Tips for Dealing With Informal Wills
When a loved one dies, handling their estate can be challenging, especially if they didn’t leave a formal will.
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