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July 26, 2017

Ask a Lawyer: Does a Will Outright a Trust?

Ask a Lawyer: Does a Will Outright a Trust? From the Wealth Protection Team A reader wrote to us and asked: ‘Does a will outright a trust?’ By […]
September 23, 2015

Passing Away Without A Will – What Happens To Your Estate?

Passing Away Without A Will – What Happens To Your Estate? When a person passes away without a will, the Administration Act 1969 (the ‘Act’) sets […]
June 19, 2013

Trustee vs Executor

When making your Will, it is likely you have appointed one or more people an Executor and Trustee; they may be friends, family members or perhaps […]
June 14, 2013

Relationship Property After Death

Part 8 of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (‘the Act’) deals with the division of property where a marriage relationship or de facto relationship ends (after […]
September 7, 2012

Enduring Powers of Attorney

An Enduring Powers of Attorney EPAs have in recent years become subject to much tighter controls, with stringent mandatory requirements imposed by The Protection of Personal […]
March 4, 2012

Make Sure You Get It Right – Have A ‘Legal Affairs Audit’!

Are you considering making a ‘lump sum’ gift? Do you have (or are you likely to have) any children or other financial dependents? Do you own […]
November 4, 2011

Weddings and Wills

Death and Wills! This is generally not a typical topic of conversation when you are preparing for your wedding. But due consideration should be given to […]
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