A report released on 12 March 2021 raises a number of serious issues and concerns regarding the fees, charges and practices of The Public Trustee. The Public Trustee is a…
A number of important changes came into effect on 30 November 2020 in relation to making an Enduring Power of Attorney (‘EPOA’), as part of reforms to Queensland’s guardianship laws….
Having a valid Will is a fundamental part of your Estate Plan. Before you consider the terms of your Will, it is important to understand: what assets you own or…
Many people think that dealing with their Estate will be a relatively easy and straightforward process and they do not see the need to consult a solicitor to make a…
When a Principal appoints an Attorney to act on their behalf, the Attorney has a broad range of powers to make decisions in relation to personal health matters and/or financial…
It is important for everyone to have a valid Will in place, no matter how insignificant an individual’s assets may be. Many people decide to draft their own Will or…
The most common form of litigation in relation to deceased estates is when a spouse, child or financial dependent of a deceased person makes a Family Provision Application (FPA), a…
When someone dies the person responsible for the multiple duties involved in administering and distributing his or her estate is known as a legal personal representative (LPR). This person is…
Advancements in technology and modern medicine mean Australians are living longer. The average life expectancy for men in Australia is 80 years and for women, 84 years. But while the…
Enduring Power of Attorney Like an executor, someone appointed as a Power of Attorney has significant legal responsibilities, including making decisions on property and financial matters for the person who…
What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a document that operates during your lifetime, giving other people the power to act and make decisions on your…
While most people understand the importance of making a will while they’re still alive, many of us either never get around to it or leave a will which for one…
If you are a spouse or child of a person who has died, one of the first and most important questions to ask is “Is there a Will?” This question…
The time when a loved one dies is one of the most difficult in any person’s life. In between grieving and consoling other family members, it feels as if there…
The death of a loved one is obviously an emotional, grief-stricken time, however, it can be made even more trying if you end up in a dispute about their Will…
Wills & Estate Lawyers come across many common myths and incorrect assumptions about Wills. Relying on these mistaken beliefs can have serious financial and emotional consequences for your Estate and…
In her Will, the deceased women gave her second husband the right to live in her home, free of all cost apart from rates and insurance, for the rest of…
Considering Availability of Assets When Drafting a Will Delaney & Delaney administers many deceased estates, acting for the executors of Wills. On behalf of the executor, we collect the net…
In Re Nichol; Nichol v Nichol [2017] QSC 220, the Supreme Court of Queensland ruled that an unsent text message on the mobile phone of a deceased person, could be…
Special Disability Trusts can be established to great benefit for vulnerable people with a disability. In this news item we share our expert insight into how Special Disability Trusts operate….
