When Should You Update Your Will?
In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor, Elise Jaques explains when should you update your Will.
Elise Jaques
What is Probate and How Do You Apply for it?
In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor, Elise Jaques explains what is a Probate and how you can apply for it.
Think Your Superannuation Is Automatically Part of Your Estate? Think Again!
Most people regard the money in their superannuation fund as ‘theirs’, meaning they think the amount is automatically part of their overall estate to be passed on to their beneficiaries in their will once they die.
Does Your Estate Planning Take Into Consideration Your Business?
Estate planning is the process by which a person makes a ‘road map’ on what should happen to their assets once they die or become incapacitated.
What if I made my Enduring Power of Attorney prior to 1 June 1998?
If you made your Enduring Power of Attorney prior to 1 June 1998 using a Form 16A (pursuant to the Property Law Act 1974-1990), then we strongly recommend that you review and revise this document.
The Importance of Updating Your Estate Planning Documents Following Separation
An Oversight with Massive Consequences. In this podcast, our Estate Planning Lawyer, Elise Jaques discusses one phenomenon that occurs more often than you would think! Transcript Speaker 1: At Big Law, we’re big on providing you great legal help. If you have a family law, business law, wills and estates, commercial law, or conveyancing issue, we’re here toRead More »The Importance of Updating Your Estate Planning Documents Following Separation
What is a Superannuation Binding Death Benefit Nomination?
Your self-managed, industry or retail Superannuation contributions and benefits are held in a trust, which in turn is controlled by a Trust Deed. This Trust appoints people (Trustees) to act for its members, which in the case of your Super Fund, is you. Most Super Funds accept your nomination of a beneficiary (the person/s ofRead More »What is a Superannuation Binding Death Benefit Nomination?
What is probate and why do we need it?
A request for probate may be made before the executor can claim the funds for the estate of the deceased person. Probate is a Supreme Court decision that ‘proves’ the will of the deceased person. When a deceased person holds cash or invested funds at a bank, or superannuation, or shares over $50,000 in valueRead More »What is probate and why do we need it?
Rates Ruling Could Have Major Effect
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court could impact up to 20 regional council budgets, and impact $300 million in rates across Queensland. The case in point, Paton & Ors v Mackay Regional Council, concerned the issue of limits on a Council’s ability to charge different general rates for non-owner occupied homes. The applicants inRead More »Rates Ruling Could Have Major Effect
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