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In estate planning and succession law, few concepts carry as much weight and potential consequence as the presumption of revocation of a Will. This legal principle can significantly impact the distribution of a deceased person's assets and the fulfilment of their final wishes. As such, both testators (those making a Will) and potential beneficiaries mustRead More »The Presumption of Revocation of a Will in Queensland: Understanding Its Implications and Prevention

The Australian superannuation system, a cornerstone of retirement planning, can be reshaped by the Superannuation (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions) Imposition Bill 2023. These changes in Division 296 tax introduce significant alterations to tax concessions, which affect individuals with a Total Superannuation Balance (TSB) exceeding $3 million. This article examines the impact of these changes onRead More »What You Need to Know About Changes to Superannuation Tax Concessions and Their Impact on Estate Planning

Granting someone power of attorney is a significant legal step, entrusting that person with the authority to make important decisions about your life. However, situations may arise where you find it necessary to revoke this power. For any of a number of reasons, an attorney may not be able to perform their duties adequately, orRead More »What is the Process for Removing a Power of Attorney in Queensland

Queensland’s weather and lifestyle make it a popular, preferred destination for retirees in Australia, meaning the place of retirement villages as a living option for… Read More »Will Exit Fees Payable at the End of a Retirement Village Lease Affect the Inheritance Available to My Children

Making a will and estate planning are tasks often neglected by Australians but are crucial steps to conveying essential details including how you wish your estate to be distributed after your death. A valid will, for example, provides not only peace of mind for the testator – the will-maker – but certainty for the familyRead More »Wills & Estate Planning Mistakes You Must Avoid

Appointing an enduring power of attorney is an important legal step by which someone entrusts another person (the attorney) to make decisions for them during their lifetime. This power can allow the appointed person to make both personal/health and financial decisions for the principal (the person who made the appointment). An enduring power of attorneyRead More »How Do I Get an Enduring Power of Attorney in QLD?

A person makes an enduring power of attorney (EPOA) to entrust decisions about their personal (including health) and financial affairs to another person when they lose capacity to do so, under the Powers of Attorney Act 1998. The ‘greying’ of Australia, with more people living longer lives, means about one in 10 Australians over theRead More »What Happens if I Don’t Have an Enduring Power Of Attorney in QLD?

The role of executor of a person’s Will is one of unique responsibility, and their appointment is one of the most important decisions a person can make when creating this essential legal document.

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Once someone dies there is often a queue of people interested in discovering the terms of the will. This raises the question: who is allowed to see the deceased’s will? Once upon a time the people who were allowed to see the will be limited, but legislation now provides the structure by which certain peopleRead More »Can I See the Will?