A Will with no beneficiaries? An expensive mistake
Consulting a lawyer might seem expensive to some. A defective Will, however, can prove even more costly. Will making is a significant component of…
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Murder and inheritance – the $40 bottle of wine story
Everybody knows the basic rule – a person must not kill another. When it comes to dealing with the estates of…
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Why your business needs a company power of attorney — Five things to know
A complete estate plan for a family in business must consider a power of attorney for all companies in the group. A power…
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Unusual wills and where to find them: What makes a valid will?
With the advent of technology, courts have had to grapple with difficult questions of whether to accept new forms of…
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What happens when the sole director and shareholder of a company dies?
A successful business can come to a crashing halt if the sole director and shareholder dies. If there is no director…
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Where there’s no will, there’s still a way 5 things about intestacy
Everyone has an estate plan – even if you didn’t plan one. If you die without a will, the rules of…
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5 ways your step-child could claim on your estate
Step-children may be able to make a claim against your estate if they are able to prove firstly, their eligibility, and…
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5 Reasons why you might need testamentary trusts in your will
A testamentary trust is a trust that is created under a will and comes into effect after you die. Here are five…
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We can’t build our wills on suspicious minds
What to expect when challenging a will made in ‘suspicious circumstances’ Key points Courts presume that wills are made validly –…
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Advanced Care Directives
In Brief In this article, we examine Advanced Care Directives (ACDs) and how they can be used to assist your…
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