Can step children and grand children contest a Will? People are often concerned about family members making a claim against their estate if they do not leave something to them under their Will. In Queensland, the Succession Act 1981 allows eligible people to make a claim against the deceased’s estate …
The validity of a Will can be challenged for a variety of reasons. The most common reasons are:- A lack of testamentary capacity at the time of making the Will; and Undue influence where someone is pressured to make certain provisions in their Will. Testamentary capacity is generally having soundness …
You should ensure that you have up-to-date estate planning documents in place (Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive) to ensure that your personal wishes regarding your care and your wishes regarding your assets are upheld. It is important to ensure your documents are valid, up to date …
Whilst writing your own Will might seem like a cheaper option, it can cause problems and be far more costly for your estate in the long run. Here is the answer for the most asked question “why do I need an Estate Lawyer” or “Estate Lawyer vs Free Will kit”. There are …