Continuing our current COVID-19 series, we will discuss how to use powers or attorney effectively. This free webinar will focus on how to let other people complete transactions on your behalf and explore ways to manage your risk when delegating authority. This session will be presented by Julia Bridgewater, Special Counsel and head of the
Instead of ‘new year; new you’, what about ‘new year; new will’? Although it has been a hectic summer so far, it is the perfect time to think about your will! In this article Gerald Santucci discusses why you should make a will – or if you already have one, why you should review it.
Have you ever wondered about the difference between swearing and affirming an affidavit? In this article Jane Garraway explains how they differ. Affidavit An affidavit is a written statement where the contents are sworn or affirmed to be true. Affidavits must be signed in front of a witness who is an ‘authorised person’. It is
True crime podcasts about the disappearance of missing persons are intriguing. But not only for the way they investigate leads and dig into someone's past to find out why they might have disappeared, but for the issues they raise about missing persons and their effect on the process of administering a deceased estate. In this
It’s distressing that there needs to be an awareness day for elder abuse. But, as an indication of the size and global reach of the issue, the United Nations General Assembly has designated 15 June as the annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – a day for the world to voice its opposition to the
Family provision claims can be made when family members feel they were not sufficiently provided for in a will. In this article Suchara Fernando outlines a 2017 case that demonstrates the importance of updating your will and considering potential family provision claims. This case study follows on from Helen Phelps’ recent article on family provision
A will can be invalid for a number of reasons. In this article, Helen Phelps discusses a recent decision by the Supreme Court of Western Australia that highlights when a person's capacity may be challenged, and the consequences of that challenge. Testamentary capacity For a will to be valid, the person making a will must have
What can you do if you've been left of a will, or haven't received what you thought you were entitled to in a will? If you're an 'eligible person' you may be able to make a family provision claim. In this article Helen Phelps explains who might be an eligible person and some of the
Looking to build your investment portfolio, protect your wealth and organise your finances? Join us for this special information session designed to inspire and motivate you to take control of your finances and propel you towards financial freedom. We'll then help you to understand how to protect your hard-earned wealth by putting in place estate
In the movies, we often see a 'reading of the will'. However, although this might make for dramatic cinematography, the contents of a will aren't generally shared this way. In this article Helen Phelps discusses who should have access to a will, and the responsibilities of those who are in possession of the will. Who is
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