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Thinking about contesting a Will? Here's what you need to know

Being left out of a Will can be an emotional and confusing experience. Whether you were promised something that didn’t eventuate, or you’re simply unsure why you weren’t included, it can be hard to know what to do next. The good news is that you may have options. Here’s a simple guide to understanding estate...

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Write this down: A video Will is not binding

As the line between our real and digital lives becomes more blurred, making a video Will – rather than the traditional legal paperwork – might seem like the best way to go. But as a recent Australian judgment shows, it can leave your family with major delays, costs and difficulty, and ultimately a Court may fail...

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Estate Disputes: Can I Prevent a Family Member From Challenging My Will?

A person preparing a Will is sometimes concerned about possible challenges to the estate by disgruntled children or other family members, writes TGB Lawyers.   The starting point when coming to make your Will is that the law recognises that a person making a Will (known as “the testator”) has complete freedom to leave...

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