by aslaumbe | Feb 9, 2026 | Articles, Wills & Deceased Estates Articles
Many of my clients or their parents have reached a stage where they are over 65 or even elderly and it is definitely in their interests to get their affairs in order by ensuring they have put in place the following documents: A Will; An Enduring Power of...
by aslaumbe | Dec 12, 2025 | Wills & Deceased Estates Articles
Blended families are very common in Australia today. Parents with children divorce, re-marry and suddenly acquire stepchildren into their family structure. But what happens if a stepparent passes away and leaves their estate or part of it in their will to their...
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
Who Can See a Will in NSW? If you’re wondering whether you’re mentioned in someone else’s will, it’s important to know that you are not entitled to see their will while they are still alive. But what happens after they pass away? After a person...
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...
