How can I prove that a suspicious Will is invalid?
Sadly, as our Australian population ages, financial elder abuse in the form of undue influence is also on the rise. It is therefore becoming more common for a will to be contested for its validity where there is concern that the deceased didn’t have the capacity to...
Do you think the Will is unfair?
Whether or not there is a Will, sometimes family members feel the distribution of the estate is ‘unfair’. This blog will explain who can make a claim against an estate and the steps you need to take for Estates in Queensland. The most common form of...
7 top tips for dealing with the Queensland Public Trustee
You may find yourself dealing with the Public Trustee of Queensland, operating as the Queensland Public Trustee, when you least expect it. This might be because the Queensland Public Trustee has been appointed as: Administrator of a deceased estate (with a will or no...
What are Informal Wills?
In an ideal world, every adult would have an ‘estate plan’ in place including an up-to-date Will, and a ‘suite’ of other documents dealing with their wishes on death and incapacity such as an Enduring Power of Attorney. Of course, with the busyness that takes over our...
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