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Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your wishes and provide for the people you care about. Unfortunately, not every Will holds up when it matters most.

A loved one is fading. The family gathers. In their final moments, they speak their last wishes on who should get the house and who should look after what. It’s heartfelt, emotional, and clear to everyone in the room.

If you are thinking about contesting a Will in Western Australia, evidence is the key to your case. The Court does not act on suspicion or emotion.

Being appointed as an executor is often seen as an honour; a sign of trust from someone who values your judgment and integrity.

A common question we hear often from both beneficiaries waiting for their inheritance and executors feeling overwhelmed by the probate process is can an executor delay probate and on what grounds.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming many aspects of our lives, and the legal profession is no exception. Among its many innovations, AI-driven platforms now offer individuals the ability to draft Wills online offering efficiency, affordability, and the comfort of managing one’s affairs from home.

For decades, the most common way to resolve an inheritance dispute was through court. The pattern was predictable: a death in the family, tensions unleashed, heated letters between lawyers and years of expensive litigation.

If you’re responsible for managing someone’s estate after they’ve passed, you’re likely carrying a mix of pressure, paperwork, and family expectations. It’s a role that comes with legal duties—and personal weight.

We often talk about the importance of good estate planning in securing a client’s legacy. But what happens when it all goes wrong? Australia is now facing the perfect conditions for inheritance disputes and Western Australia is no exception.