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Executor vs. Trustee: Who manages what?
When making a Will, you’ll need to appoint an Executor. You might also need to appoint Trustees. Sometimes the same person does both jobs. Sometimes they’re different people with different roles.
How long does a Family Provision Claim take in WA?
One initial question people ask when considering a family provision claim is how long it will take.
Can an executor be sued? Understanding your legal rights and risks
Being appointed as the executor of a Will is often seen as an honour — a final act of trust from someone who has passed.
Understanding inheritance rights for estranged children in Australia
What happens when a parent dies and their child is left out of the Will — not by accident, but by design? Maybe they hadn’t spoken in years.
A complete guide to executor duties and legal obligations
Being named as an executor in a Will means someone trusted you to carry out their final wishes and manage their affairs after they’ve gone.
How to prove undue influence in a Will
Families often feel blindsided when a loved one’s Will changes unexpectedly. Maybe a long-standing beneficiary is cut out.
Can you change a Will after someone has died?
We’ll keep this one short – and we mean cut to the chase, no summary necessary. The question on the table: can you amend a Will after someone has died? The answer is no.
Fair vs equal: How assets are really divided in a Will
Making a Will often brings complex emotions to the surface. For many families, the question of how to divide assets isn’t just a legal matter. It can also be personal.
Our resources
Top estate planning mistakes we see far too often
Estates can frequently become battlegrounds for contention and disagreement when you don’t effectively plan and strategise your Wills and estate plans. We have identified the top 12 pitfalls we commonly observe when it comes to Wills and estate planning so that you can protect yourself, your loved ones, and your all important legacy.
The Little Black Book on all things succession law
We recently put together a Little Black Book on the inside running on succession law, Wills and estates and inheritance disputes here in WA. Initially written to help lift understanding of this space across our accountant and financial planning peers, we’ve been inundated with requests from our clients. We’re thrilled to share this copy with you, enjoy the read.
The 2025 Wills & estate planning guide for WA
There have been a number of transformations in the WA Wills and estates arena recently. This updated guide highlights key developments and trends, providing valuable context on how they may influence your situation. Read crucial insights into Wills and estate planning, as well as litigation in Western Australia.
Top business mistakes not to make
All too frequently, clients approach us with commercial disputes that stem from minor business blunders that could easily have been avoided. So, we’ve made a list of the top 10 business mistakes we see and included helpful tips and methods to keep you from facing the same issues.
Commercial disputes and litigation guide
If you’re a business owner or decision-maker in Western Australia, this is for you. Our updated guide addresses your questions about the most effective methods for safeguarding against commercial disputes and managing them if they arise. It also covers various strategies for resolving conflicts and, in cases where litigation becomes the only way forward, outlines the process.
Navigating Western Australian inheritance law – your FAQ guide
The ultimate guide answering the key legal questions from over 30,000 Western Australians when it comes to all things inheritance, Wills, estates and succession. How best to protect assets and secure legacies is covered here as we navigate you through the most common questions, the greatest myths and the biggest mistakes we see time and time again.
Western Australia’s Inheritance Literacy Index
Welcome to our Inheritance Index – our measurement and analysis of WA’s inheritance literacy and its intersection with preparedness (or unpreparedness) for the greatest wealth transfer in history. The score is out of 100 – based on Will and estate plan coverage, legal understanding, dispute awareness and knowledge confidence of 971 West Aussies we surveyed. Our job is to lift this year on year, and this short Index has a few pointers on how.
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