Wills and Estates

How Do I Get an Enduring Power of Attorney in QLD

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

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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?
Retirement Villages and the ‘Right to Reside’

Retirement Villages and the ‘Right to Reside’

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.

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.

Can I see the will

Can I See the Will?

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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?
Testamentary Trust and Why Should I Consider One

What is a Testamentary Trust and Why Should I Consider One?

Not only does death impose an emotional toll on family and friends, but it also brings with it a number of practical considerations. Will your loved ones be able to move on without significant financial complications? Or will they be left with nothing after creditors claim what’s theirs? What about taxes? To a significant extent,Read More »What is a Testamentary Trust and Why Should I Consider One?
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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