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Will Writing 101 Part 3 – Writing a will – how do I do it?
Having read 10 things to do before you write your will, you must now be ready to write your will. You have collated all the information, made the tough decisions. You have had all the difficult discussions with loved ones and people you wish to act for you after you...
Will Writing 101 – 10 things to do before you write your will – Part 2
Writing your will requires some preparation. In part 1 of this blog, we covered preparation for your assets and beneficiaries. Now you need to consider the people who will act on your behalf after your death. Who do I trust? In most legal jurisdictions, you will...
Will Writing 101 – 10 things to do before you write your will – Part 1
Writing your will requires some preparation. A lot of it is administrative. But here are also difficult decisions to be made and hard questions to answer as well as considerable detail to be sourced. You will also have to talk to your loved ones about the future...
How will your children react to their inheritance?
With the huge increase of people challenging wills, will you children be shocked or surprised at your will? In the recent case of Ames v Jones a daughter claimed against her deceased father’s estate. Danielle Ames argued there was a ‘lack of reasonable provision’ for...
Have you chosen the right executor or will your beneficiaries have to sue?
Choosing your executors may seem obvious, but have you picked the best person for the job? Your executor will be expected to administer your estate. This means they are responsible for clearing any debts and ensuring creditors that the deceased had are paid off. ...
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Will Writing 101 Part 3 – Writing a will – how do I do it?
Will Writing 101 – 10 things to do before you write your will – Part 2
Will Writing 101 – 10 things to do before you write your will – Part 1
How will your children react to their inheritance?
Have you chosen the right executor or will your beneficiaries have to sue?
