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How Life Insurance Affects Estate Planning in NSW
28th October, 2025 Life insurance is a vital part of many estate plans. However, many people misunderstand how it interacts with their Will. It is important to know...
Contesting a Will Through Mediation in NSW
21st October, 2025 When a Will is contested in New South Wales, many people immediately think the dispute will end up in the Supreme Court. However, most Will disputes are...
Lost Assets, Clawback Claims, and Bona Vacantia in NSW
7th October, 2025 Most people know that a Will is essential. However, fewer understand what happens when assets go missing or are given away before death. In New South...
What is an Ethical Will in NSW?
30th September, 2025 Estate planning is more than just dividing up your belongings. It’s also about passing on your values, stories, and life lessons. An ethical will is a personal document...
How to Defend a Will in NSW: What You Need to Know
22nd September, 2025 It’s not uncommon for Wills to be contested, particularly when someone feels they’ve been left out or treated unfairly. In New South Wales, the Succession Act...
Understanding Undue Influence in Estate Planning in NSW
17th September, 2025 Estate planning is often a sensitive and complex process. Unfortunately, undue influence remains a common ground for contesting a Will in New South Wales (NSW)....
Understanding Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed
8th September, 2025 When someone passes away, their estate needs to be managed and distributed. This is usually done by an executor named in their Will. However,...
Egg Freezing & Wills: Why Estate Planning Must Evolve
1st September, 2025 In recent years, the use of reproductive technologies like egg freezing has surged in Australia. Modern medicine offers new ways to increase and preserve fertility....
Should You Appoint a Solicitor as Executor of Your Will?
26th August, 2025 Choosing an executor is a key step when drafting your Will. This person is responsible for managing your estate once you pass away. You may...
Leaving a Gift to Charity in Your Will: What You Should Know
18th August, 2025 Many of us want to support causes we care about, even if we can’t always give during our lifetime. One powerful way to leave a...
Who Can Be the Executor of a Will?
11th August, 2025 Choosing an executor is one of the most important parts of writing a Will. This person is responsible for carrying out the instructions left in your...
Fraud and Wills: What You Need to Know About Estate Risks
7th August, 2025 When a person passes away, the focus should be on honouring their wishes. However, estate fraud can seriously threaten that outcome. Increasingly, cases in New...
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