by Steph Chafer | Sep 21, 2022 | Wills & Estates
At the time of her death Queen Elizabeth II is said to have been the wealthiest woman in the world, and left behind an estimated USD$500 million fortune which included property, artwork, jewels and racehorses. We do know that the Queen had a Will however what it... by Steph Chafer | Aug 7, 2022 | Wills & Estates
As discussed in previous articles, an executor or administrator of an estate has the responsibility to ensure that all assets of the estate are dealt with correctly and this, includes any car or vehicle owned by the deceased as at the date of their death. Ownership... by Steph Chafer | Jul 18, 2022 | Wills & Estates
For many of us, our pets are thought as part of our families but, have you considered what will happen if your pet outlives you? In Australia, as crass as it may sound, a pet is classed as property and therefore you can make provisions in your Will as to how your pet... by Steph Chafer | Jul 10, 2022 | Wills & Estates
Recently the Victorian Probate Office issued a notice advising that from 11 July 2022, there will be two types of Death Certificates issued by Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria – one being a ‘Death Certificate’ and the other being a ‘Death Certificate – Cause of... by Steph Chafer | Jun 27, 2022 | Wills & Estates
A Deed of Family Arrangement is a document used in the administration of an estate to change the way assets are distributed between beneficiaries. As a result, an estate could be divided in a way which is different to the terms of the Will or where there is no Will,... by Steph Chafer | Jun 20, 2022 | Wills & Estates
A codicil is a legal document which acts as an extension to your Will so that you can make minor changes or adjustments to your Will without having to rewrite the original. When is a codicil used? As mentioned above, codicils are used to make minor changes to a Will. ...