This is the first post in our series about estate planning and advance care. The good news is that life is wonderful. The bad news is that life is short and none of us get out of here alive. … [Read more...]
Do you all think the world is going mad?
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has turned the western world upside down in relation to so many aspects of our lives. It is important in this time that you put in place planning to protect you and your … [Read more...]
Don’t write your Will on a napkin! See a professional!
We have previously written Wills & Estates blogs discussing the requirements for a valid Will, and the issue of Informal Wills. Now, let's have a look at a recent case in Canada where a man … [Read more...]
Statutory Wills: Part 2 – Court Considerations
We continue our series on Statutory Wills, an emerging area in Estates Law. In part 1, we reviewed 'testamentary capacity' and examined Statutory Wills. Under certain circumstances, courts are … [Read more...]
Statutory Wills: Part 1 – What are Statutory Wills?
We have written previously about making and challenging Wills, including the need for Will-makers to have 'testamentary capacity', and to know and approve of their Wills. We now look at Statutory … [Read more...]
Estate Planning – Essential for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
When starting a business, it’s easy to get lost in the details of planning, creating an growing your company. However, many entrepreneurs fail to consider the financial consequences of not creating an … [Read more...]
Where there’s a Will, there’s a way!
A recent article in the Law Society Journal looked at some famous Australian cases involving celebrities, sports people, politicians and so on, who have had their Wills contested before the … [Read more...]
Dementia and Loss of Legal Capacity – Future-Proof Your Finances
As life-expectancy increases, so does the issue of dementia and how it affects legal capacity. When it comes to the future, the only thing we know for certain is that nothing is certain. Estate … [Read more...]
Don’t pour your money down the drain with a badly drafted Will!
The experienced solicitors at Martin Bullock Lawyers understand the value of properly written and executed Estate documents. They save a lot of time, confusion and money when you reach the end of your … [Read more...]
Property Investment
Are you investing in property? Watch the video below to find out why you need to see a Wills and Estates lawyer to protect your structures, minimise your risks, and ensure that your futures are … [Read more...]