Acting as an Executor for a deceased estate – your plain English guide

06 May 2020

The primary role of an Executor is to carry out the wishes (contained in the Will) of the person who has died. This is your step-by-step guide to your obligations and duties as an Executor or Administrator.

Is land tax set to replace stamp duty?

04 May 2020

Is land tax set to replace stamp duty in Victoria? This has been an ongoing discussion point for some years now and the current COVID-19 situation has brought it into sharper focus. Where are we now? What are our options?

What happens if you die without a Will?

08 April 2020

George said a guy told him that if you die without a Will, it would all be taken care of because the law gives him a Will for nothing. George looked me in the eye and asked…

Mirror Wills versus Mutual Wills – what’s the difference?

31 March 2020

Often, an individual makes a simple Will that is, for the most part, identical to that of their partner or spouse; a Mirror Will. On other occasions, they may consider making a Will each, which forms a binding contract between them; a Mutual Will.

COVID-19 – extra importance of Powers of Attorney, Medical Treatment and Advance Care Directives

30 March 2020

COVID-19 & Estate Planning

26 March 2020

With COVID-19 and 'stay home' policies, a lot of clients have let us know that they have estate planning on their minds; primarily their Will and a Power of Attorney.