Wills and Estates

How can an Executor be removed?

How can an Executor be removed?

One of the most important aspects of estate planning is of course, making sure you have the right executor. But what happens if things don't work out or circumstances change and you want another executor. In this podcast, Estate Planning Lawyer, Elise Jacques discusses the matter. Elise Jaques Solicitor Make an appointment
What Do the Changes to the Property Law Act and the Introduction of a Seller Disclosure Scheme Mean for Buyers and Sellers of Property?

What is the Process for Removing a Power of Attorney in Queensland

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
Avoiding the Estate Planning Risks When Moving into a Retirement Village

Avoiding the Estate Planning Risks When Moving into a Retirement Village

In recent years, there has been an exponential increase in the number of retirement villages being built, and of course, the number of people moving into them. In the context of the legalities, there is often an emphasis on the contractual obligations when buying into such a village. But what about the impact on estateRead More »Avoiding the Estate Planning Risks When Moving into a Retirement Village
Why Christmas is the Ideal Time to Consider Your Estate Plan

Why Christmas is the Ideal Time to Consider Your Estate Plan

Christmas often highlights the importance of family. In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor Elise Jaques explains why Christmas is the ideal time to consider your estate plan. Elise Jaques Solicitor Make an appointment TRANSCRIPT Speaker 1: At Big Law, we are big on providing you great legal help. If you have a family law, businessRead More »Why Christmas is the Ideal Time to Consider Your Estate Plan
How Do I Get an Enduring Power of Attorney in QLD

How Do I Get an Enduring Power of Attorney in QLD?

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?
What Happens if I Don’t Have an Enduring Power Of Attorney in QLD

What Happens if I Don’t Have 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?
when is a good time to make a will

When Is a Good Time to Make a Will

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.