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...
by Steph Chafer | Feb 12, 2024 | Wills & Estates
Life is not always smooth sailing and occasionally it throws us a curveball, and suddenly your Will which you put so much time and thought into no longer aligns with your wishes. Maybe you have had a change of heart, a falling out with a family member or assets have...
by Steph Chafer | Feb 7, 2024 | Wills & Estates
Recently there was an article about a woman in China leaving $4.3 million to her cats and dogs rather than her children because she claimed her children rarely visited her when she was unwell. This article prompted us to think about how with our animal companions...
by Steph Chafer | Jan 16, 2024 | Wills & Estates
We are now already over 2 weeks into 2024 and as we all return to work and our holidays become a faint memory, you may have started thinking about your goals for this year. Did you make any resolutions for 2024? Maybe a family holiday, a new home or maybe a new job? ...
