by Kat | May 22, 2024 | Power of Attorneys, Wills and Estate
Making a claim against a deceased estate comes with strict time limits in Queensland. Anyone wanting to make a claim has six months from the date of the death of the deceased to file with the court. This must be done after giving notice to the executor or...
by Kat | Apr 15, 2024 | Wills and Estate
A 2015 study from The University of Queensland found the success rate of contesting a Will in this state is 77 per cent. That means that out of 100 cases that are challenged, 77 of them are successful. While it seems the chances of contesting a Will and winning are...
by Adam | Feb 27, 2024 | Wills and Estate
Enduring Power Of Attorney vs. A Power Of Attorney A power of attorney (or POA) is a person that is appointed by you to help take care of your finances in case you are incapacitated. A power of attorney can be appointed by you to manage your investments, your personal...
by Kat | Jan 15, 2024 | Power of Attorneys, Wills and Estate
If you leave a small gift for someone in your Will, does that mean they can’t make any further claims? In short, no it does not. Of course, you’re free to leave your property and assets to whomever you choose, but there are risks involved in excluding a person from...
by Kat | Nov 30, 2023 | Power of Attorneys, Wills and Estate
Leaving behind a last Will and Testament expressing your wishes is vitally important. A current Will provides you and your family with peace of mind. But where are you meant to keep your Will? If you leave it where your executor can’t find it, you may as well not have...
by Adam | Jul 10, 2023 | Wills and Estate
The passing of a friend or relative is always a difficult time. With a Will dispute, the ensuing conflict can make the grieving process even worse. More often than not, it can result in bitter divides between relatives and friends. In the best-case scenario, these...
