Video Recording Accepted As A Will But Dont Take The Risk
In a recent Queensland Supreme Court case a video recording made by the deceased was accepted by the Court as the Will of the deceased. In Queensland, the Succession Act 1981 requires that a Will must be in writing signed by the person making…
What Makes A Will Legally Valid
A will is an important legal document which outlines how your assets are to be distributed after your passing. Without a valid will (known legally as ‘dying intestate’), your possessions and estate will be distributed by an administrator appointed…
Is A DIY Will Worth It?
We have recently had a number of Estate matters in which the deceased has used a “Will Kit” or “DIY Will”. While these can work, the recent examples that we have seen have been good examples of why, for a relatively small outlay, having your Will…
Beware Of DIY Wills
Following on from our recent article highlighting the importance of making a Will, we now address another frequently asked question: “Can I prepare my Will myself?” There is an old saying,…
What Does A Conveyancer Do?
Conveyancing Lawyers assist home buyers and sellers with the transferring of ownership of legal title for property. A conveyancing lawyer will represent one side of the transaction, so both the home buyer and seller will have their own conveyancer.…
Stop Coming Up With Excuses Not To Do Your Will
Here are 4 excuses that we at Davoren Associates regularly hear for not doing a Will: “Everyone knows what I want to happen with my estate – I don’t need a Will” “It is an expense that…
A Video Will But At What Cost
A recent case in New South Wales considered whether or not a video recording could be admitted as a Will. In all Australian States and Territories there is legislation which governs the making of Wills.…
Family Go To Great Lengths To Try And Protect Inheritance
A recent Court case has highlighted and reinforced the reasons why parents might wish to give consideration to establishing testamentary trusts within their Wills. The facts of the case were that Mrs GM,…
Burial Or Cremation Law Disputes
It’s not unusual for there to sometimes be disputes in relations to how a deceased person’s body should be dealt with and a recent Supreme Court case highlighted some of the issues that can arise upon a person’s…
Another Reason To Have A Will
There are many reasons to ensure you have a valid Will in place, however a recent case in the Supreme Court of Queensland provided an important example of why you should sooner rather than later…