What happens to your financial and health if you become incapacitated for any reason (such as a car crash or other accident)? Continue reading The Importance Of An Enduring Power Of Attorney
Category: Wills & Estate Law
ABKJ Lawyers have extensive experience in creating and contesting wills for our clients, as well as estate administration, planning and litigation.
Unclaimed Money – Do You Have Any?
Have you lost track of old bank accounts, shares, superannuation or life insurance policies? Have you moved address and cannot recall whether you notified a company or firm who may be holding money on your behalf such as your lawyer, real estate agent or accountant? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may have unclaimed money. Continue reading Unclaimed Money – Do You Have Any?
Enduring Powers of Attorney – Essential, But Take Care
An Enduring Power of Attorney is a document which we all need to have in place to guard against the possibility we may suffer a serious accident or illness and find ourselves unable to manage our own affairs and deal with all the personal and financial issues which are a normal part of daily life. Continue reading Enduring Powers of Attorney – Essential, But Take Care
Executor’s Checklist
Locate the deceased’s Last Will & Testament
Confirm you have been appointed the executor of the estate and check whether the Will contains any wishes of the deceased concerning their funeral arrangements or burial.
Six Ways To Reduce The Risk Of Estate Litigation
You cannot avoid estate litigation even if you feel you have the perfect Will. Every person has a right to contest the terms of a Will or Codicil, no matter how careful you are in drafting it. Continue reading Six Ways To Reduce The Risk Of Estate Litigation
Inheritance Tax in Queensland
An often overlooked issue when preparing a will is the applicability of any taxes when the estate is distributed.
While there is no “inheritance tax” (aka death duties or death tax) in Queensland, other taxes such as capital gains tax and stamp duty can affect your estate, your inheritance or your beneficiaries if Continue reading Inheritance Tax in Queensland
“Do-It-Yourself” Will Kits Can Have Expensive Consequences
Members of the public are often presented with “Do-It-Yourself” Will kits from a variety of sources which are provided at little or no cost.
The preparation of what is presumed to be a straightforward document for minimal expense, in comparison to the fee which would need to be paid to a lawyer to meet with you and prepare a traditional form of Will, can turn out to be a costly decision for your estate.
Continue reading “Do-It-Yourself” Will Kits Can Have Expensive Consequences
What Is Meant By Probate?
Probate is derived from the word “prove”. It is a process whereby the Supreme Court becomes satisfied that the will of a person who has died is the correct last will of the deceased and issues a certificate to that effect called probate.
