What are beneficiaries? How do I decide if somebody is to be a beneficiary? Beneficiaries are the people you name in your Will who will receive a benefit from your estate. They may be specifically … [Read more...]
Wills FAQ – Why do I need a Will?
Making a Will is more than just signing a document. It is a process of organisation and forward planning to ensure all your possessions are disposed of in the way you want, to the people you want, … [Read more...]
Wills FAQ – What else do I need other than a Will?
In our view, you need to do three things: Sit down and have a family meeting with your kids. Do it at a café or over a dinner, and talk about what you are going to do, why you have done things … [Read more...]
Wills FAQ – Why do I need a solicitor?
Do I need a solicitor to apply for Probate? Can I apply to the court by myself? You do not need a solicitor if you wish to go to court and apply yourself. My advice is to go your hardest if that is … [Read more...]
Wills FAQ – What is Probate?
Probate is a certificate from the Probate Office stating that the Executor has proved the Will to be the last one made by you and that he/she is the Executor named. The Probate Office will provide a … [Read more...]
Wills FAQ – What is an Executor?
What is an executor? An executor is the person you nominate in your Will who will carry out your wishes when you die. An executor’s role will often be to organise the funeral, and will also include … [Read more...]
Always choose a professional. You can’t afford an amateur.
When choosing a lawyer, it always pays to choose the best. Did you know that not only has Greg Martin been lecturing at Western Sydney University for 11 years in Criminal Law, Contracts, … [Read more...]
OK, I’m Divorced. What Happens Now?
Okay. You have used Martin Bullock Lawyers and you've gotten your divorce. Well done. But what do you do now? Please see our post on Applications for Divorce and what you’ll need. Following your … [Read more...]
Estate Planning and Superannuation Death Benefits
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...]
Divorce can be War!!!
Even with the best intentions, it is essential to get legal advice in a divorce. The Family Law Act requires full financial disclosure in divorce proceedings. One of the big problems here is that … [Read more...]