Executors (or Administrators) have a fiduciary duty to gather the property of deceased Estate for the beneficiaries. If the deceased was a member of a superannuation fund, the Executor’s duty will … [Read more...]
Family Provisions and the Notional Estate
This is the third part in our series about challenging a will. Today we continue our discussion of Family Provision claims. Previously, we outlined what Family Provision Orders are for, who is … [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...]
What is the purpose of a Will?
Most people think a Will is all about money and property and who you're going to leave your assets to. But a Will is really about your values and what is important to you. It is how to take care of … [Read more...]
Are you the executor of a deceased estate? Want to know what to do?
No, an executor is not a person who chops off heads! An executor is the person appointed to "execute" a will. When someone dies, an executor is designated by the will to administer the estate. Put … [Read more...]
Avoid a legal battle over which parent died first
A recent British court case showed how important it is to have a properly-drafted Will taking into account all contingencies. The court had to determine which of two parents had died first. They … [Read more...]
If you murder your spouse, can you inherit their money?
Don’t believe everything you see in Hollywood movies! Under Australia’s estate forfeiture laws, somebody who is convicted of murder cannot inherit any part of their victim’s estate. But the law is … [Read more...]
Fund your Retirement and Plan for your Future – Free Seminar
Funding your retirement, planning your aged care and planning your estate are all essential parts of growing up and growing old. Greg Martin from Martin Bullock Lawyers will be speaking at a … [Read more...]
Leave a Legacy. Make a Will. Don’t Die Intestate. Which doesn’t mean Queensland!
Martin Bullock Lawyers know the value of making a clear, properly executed Will. Preparing a Will gives you control - it allows you to make your own decisions about who your Estate passes to and saves … [Read more...]
Not Having A Will Can Send Your Kids Broke!
Recent surveys indicate that over half of Australians do not have a Will. Of these people, 40% had no idea what happens if they die before creating a Will. Many people thought they were “too … [Read more...]