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Do you really need a Grant of Probate in Queensland?
When someone close to you passes away, their estate must be properly managed and distributed to the appropriate beneficiaries – ...
Statutory Wills in Queensland: Safeguarding Intentions When Capacity is Lost
Imagine your parent is famous, wealthy, and revered—like legendary crooner Tony Bennett—yet in their final years, they lose the capacity ...
Common Myths about Estate Administration
Here are some of the most common myths about estate administration in Queensland, debunked! ...
Navigating QCAT: Guardianship and Administration
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) plays a critical role in Guardianship and Administration matters, particularly when decision-making capacity ...
What to Do if You Suspect Elder Abuse
Elder abuse can take many forms, including financial exploitation, neglect, or isolation. Here are some common warning signs to watch ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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’ ...
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How to keep your inheritance dispute out of court
Learn my top 10 tips to keep your family’s estate dispute out of court.
I am named Executor – now what?
Discover your role and responsibilities and the first three steps you need to take.
Do you think the Will is unfair?
Find out who can make a claim against an estate and the steps you need to take for Estates in Queensland.
