Wills – including DIY wills – are required to be signed, dated and formally witnessed. But what happens...
She did precisely what will maker had wanted: trustee is removed by court
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In what circumstances can a trustee of an estate be removed from their position for exercising their powers in the ...
Mutual adoration ≠ spousal mutual will agreement
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Spouses often make wills in similar or “mirror” terms. Following one of their deaths, the survivor has the power to...
Statutory will claim: Testator hesitation may lead to government windfall
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The procrastination that accompanies the need to put one’s estate in order is notorious. Consider the case of a wea...
Animal lovers face pitfalls in four legged friend will provisions
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What can go wrong with arrangements in a will about caring for pets after the death of their owner? Consider the ca...
Should will makers include gifts for friends who provide benefits?
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The New South Wales Court of Appeal recently had to consider the issue of whether an applicant for provision out of...