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Someone you know has just died, and you’re named as the executor of their Will. You’ve made that first appointment with a lawyer to understand what you need to do.
What next?
Dealing with the death of a loved one is emotional and overwhelming—especially when you’re also tasked with...
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You or a member of your family may have made the decision to move into a retirement village and enjoy this time of your life.
There are plenty of things you need to consider before signing the agreement and moving in. Here are the top three things you should think about before you commit!
You should find an area you like....
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TGB Lawyers’ Wills and Estates partner Sarah Mitchell outlines some of the important steps to take before your first appointment to assist in the easy preparation of your Will.
I often have clients comment when their appointment is over, “That was a lot easier than I thought it would be!”
Getting your estate...
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We would like to introduce you to Scarlett Grose, a Lawyer in Tindall Gask Bentley (TGB)’s Family Law and Wills & Estates teams.
We first met Scarlett in 2019 when she completed her practical placement with us during her legal studies. In 2022, after a few years’ experience working as a lawyer across a wide range...
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When a loved one becomes legally incapacitated, it is a distressing time for them and for us. In such cases, often legal, financial, medical and lifestyle decisions are unable to be made by them, and we are left to try to manage their affairs. In this blog, we explain what loss of mental capacity is, the implications of it...
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We all know and understand the importance of having an estate plan in place. However, when we think of ‘estate planning’ we often only think about preparing a Will.
Will
A Will is a legal document which sets out how you wish for your assets to be distributed upon your passing. Where applicable, it also sets out who you...
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Depressed woman at a mental hospital
Receiving bad news from a doctor about your future health can be incredibly hard to accept, particularly when it involves being told that you have an illness from which you will die.
For many years there has been debate within our community and Parliament surrounding whether a person ought...
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With the new year fast approaching, now is a good time to start thinking about revisiting your Will and making updates in light of your current circumstances.
It is a good idea to review your Will regularly to ensure that it accurately reflects your wishes and any changes to your financial circumstances. Why not make it a...
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With a list of marriages, engagements and kids to their names, the reunion of celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck raises some big estate planning issues, says lawyer Olla Kutieleh.
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