Testamentary capacity – an update
Testamentary Capacity – An Update BY SHARE ARTICLE A recent decision of the WA Supreme Court confirms that you can still make a valid will even though you may have already been diagnosed with dementia. We have previously written about testamentary capacity and...
8 types of trusts in Australia
8 types of trusts in Australia BY SHARE ARTICLE Trusts are a common way of organising and dealing with finances within and between families, businesses, corporations and even governments. When it comes to investments, planning, and transferring wealth, a trust serves...
What happens if you die without a Will in Australia?
What happens if you die without a Will in Australia? BY SHARE ARTICLE Making a Will is not always an easy task. For some, it’s a sensitive issue that we’d rather not contemplate. For others, the costs seem too high, or they simply don’t dedicate the time to...
Family provision claims and grandchildren in WA
Family Provision claims and grandchildren in WA BY SHARE ARTICLE We do a lot of estate litigation, acting for both claimants and defendants- and over the last 12 months, we’ve noticed an increase in the number of Family Provision Act claims being made. But in...
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