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With a new year underway, now is the perfect time to revisit your Will and ensure it still reflects your wishes, your family circumstances, and your financial position. A Will is not a “set and forget” document. Estate planning needs to keep pace with your life changes, whether gradual or unexpected. Regularly reviewing...
Read moreBeing 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...
Read moreWhen it comes to wills and estates, misinformation is everywhere. Many people assume their situation is “simple” or that the law will work things out for them. Unfortunately, those assumptions can cause major headaches for loved ones and, in some cases may lead to people challenging or contesting a Will, resulting...
Read moreA Checklist 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...
Read moreA professionally drafted Will ensures your estate is distributed according to your wishes, and takes pressure off grieving family and friends.
Read moreYou 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....
Read morea { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;} TGB Lawyers’ Wills and Estates team highlights some of the key steps you can take before your first appointment to help ensure the smooth and efficient preparation of your Will. I often have...
Read moreWhen 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...
Read moreWe 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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