Resources
The Hidden Risks of Online Wills and Post Office Wills
It felt cheap and easy, until it was declared invalid.
Dying Without a Will: What Intestacy Really Means
No will means the law decides who gets what, and it is rarely who you would have chosen.
Beyond the Will: Why You Also Need a Power of Attorney and Guardianship
Your will takes over when you die, but who steps in if you cannot make decisions while you are still here?
Why Estate Disputes Are Rising in NSW: How to Protect Your Family
In a single year, more than 1,400 estate disputes were filed in NSW, and most were entirely preventable. Here is how to keep your family out of that number.
What Makes a Good Executor, and Should They Also Be a Beneficiary?
Choose well and you spare your family stress. Choose poorly and you can cause the very disputes you hoped to avoid.
Should Your Children Be Your Executor
Naming your children might feel natural, but it can be a heavy weight to hand them.
What Actually Happens When You Make a Will with a Lawyer
Most people expect it to be complicated, slow and expensive. The reality is far simpler than you think.
Gift or Loan? Protecting Family Relationships When You Help the Kids Buy
It sounds like a simple act of generosity, yet this one decision can reshape your tax, your will and your family.
Going Guarantor for Your Kids: What Parents Need to Understand
Saying yes could put your own home on the line. Here is what every parent should understand before they sign.
Can a Grandchild Contest a Will in NSW? What the Law Actually Says
Not every grandchild has the right to contest a will in NSW. But in certain circumstances, they can. Here is what the law actually requires and where the bar is set.
Superannuation and Death: Why Your Will Is Not Enough
Your will does not cover your superannuation. For many people, super is their largest asset. Here is why that matters and what to do about it.