by aslaumbe | Dec 1, 2023 | Articles, Wills & Deceased Estates Articles
In order for a will to be valid the person who makes the will (the testator) must have testamentary capacity. If there are doubts about the testamentary capacity, the will can be challenged in a court. For a testator to have testamentary capacity, that person must:...
by aslaumbe | Sep 19, 2023 | Articles, Wills & Deceased Estates Articles
It is not unusual for a person to want to leave a substantial gift to one or more of their favourite charities in a Will. However, should you wish to do so, care should be taken to ensure that your intentions can be carried out or that your gift will not lead to legal...
by aslaumbe | Jun 16, 2023 | Articles, Wills & Deceased Estates Articles
For those wondering if they are mentioned in another person’s will, you are not entitled to see someone’s will while that person is still alive. But what if the individual has passed away? Potential beneficiaries and others are often interested to...
by aslaumbe | Nov 3, 2022 | Articles, Litigation Articles, Wills & Deceased Estates Articles
Many people are not aware that a person’s superannuation is not an asset of that person’s estate when he or she dies. Upon the death of the superannuation fund member, the fund will pay a death benefit, which can be a considerable amount of money, to...
by aslaumbe | Jul 17, 2020 | Articles, Wills & Deceased Estates Articles
Most people are familiar with a will being a written document that sets out how a person would like the assets of their estate distributed after their death and which must comply with certain formal requirements such as it must be signed by the will-maker in the...
