by Steph Chafer | Jun 28, 2024 | Conveyancing & Property, Wills & Estates
Property rights in Australia can be a difficult landscape to navigate and when it comes to estate planning, the terms “life interest” and “right of residency” often surface. While these terms might sound similar concepts, they actually represent different legal...
by Steph Chafer | Jun 20, 2024 | Wills & Estates
We know that dealing with the task of finalising someone’s affairs can be confronting and challenging and for a lot of people, this is unfamiliar territory and can be a challenging process, compounded by legal terminology that may be unfamiliar. In Victoria, two key...
by Steph Chafer | May 13, 2024 | Wills & Estates
When creating a Will, one important consideration is ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, especially if unexpected circumstances arise. When making your Will, you will nominate beneficiaries to inherit your assets upon your death. ...
by Steph Chafer | Apr 22, 2024 | Wills & Estates
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorises a person (the attorney) to act on your behalf. Depending on the type of power given, the attorney may be able to make financial, legal, personal and medical decisions for you when you are incapable of doing so....
by Steph Chafer | Mar 4, 2024 | Wills & Estates
In the administration of a deceased estate, the term ‘executor’ hold significant importance. An executor is a crucial role and is the person authorised and appointed in a Will to administer an estate in accordance with the terms contained in the Will. Often they will...
by Steph Chafer | Feb 27, 2024 | Wills & Estates
In Victoria the elements of a valid Will are set out in the Wills Act 1997. To ensure that your wishes are honoured after your death, it is crucial that your Will be valid because if it isn’t, your loved ones may incur additionally stress and costs in administering...