What is an executor?
An Executor is appointed by a Will to become the Legal Personal Representative of the deceased, to distribute the estate according to the Will.
Self-Managed Super Funds & Incapacity – Part One
Most people will suffer mental incapacity before they die. In this post, we discuss the implications of incapacity for people with self managed super funds
Guardianship & Administration Orders
This post discusses what happens if an adult can no longer make reasonable decisions for themselves and there is no Power of Attorney set up.
Successful Will Challenge Allows Purchase of $250,000 Guitar
Successful Wills Challenge Allows Beneficiary to Purchase $250,000 Guitar
Take control of your Super
In this post, we discuss the legal issues to consider when establishing a Self-Managed Super Fund.
A Guide to Testamentary Trusts
A testamentary trust trust allows a beneficiary to have the benefit of an asset given to them under a Will without them legally owning it…
Binding Death Benefit Nominations vs Reversionary Pensions
This post discusses which prevails where there is a conflict between the Binding Death Benefit Nominations and the Reversionary Pensions in estate planning
Who controls a self managed fund on the death of a member?
Who has the chequebook? A failure to ensure that the right person controls payment of the death benefit in a self-managed fund can be disastrous.
Victoria’s Powers of Attorney Act 2014
Victoria has new legislation affecting powers of attorney. The Powers of Attorney Act 2014 came into force on 1 September 2015.
Enduring Powers of Attorney
In this post, we answer common questions about enduring Powers of Attorney, including what they are, when and why you might need one.
