There are things that you need to consider carefully before you make a Will including:- what assets do I own? what assets do I control but not own? who should be in my thoughts when making a Will? who are my family members and who are my dependants? do I want certain items to go to particular people? who will administer my estate and ensure that my wishes are carried out – not merely to the letter but also in spirit? what are the consequences of me making a Will in the terms

‘Horrifying’ - the very high numbers in the 18-25 age group, when it comes to serious impairment or death from accidents.   ‘Unimaginable’ - the difficulties for parents who have to suddenly manage life with a young adult child who has lost decision making capacity or worse still manage the estate of a child lost to them.   Coping with those difficulties is made worse, sometimes beyond belief, if the child doesn’t have an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) or a Will.   Parents

Approximately three out of every five households in Australia include a pet and there are more pets in Australia than humans. Studies also regularly show that pet ownership can bring reduced stress, lower blood pressure, increased social interaction and increased physical activity, all of which carry significant benefits for physical and mental health. Apparently billions of government dollars are saved as a result. It’s also widely accepted that pets remind us of the simple

You were chosen by the will maker to be the Executor  of their Will.  You have collected all the assets, paid all the liabilities and the estate is ready to distribute.  You have properly carried out your duties and the job is nearly done.  Note however that once the estate is fully distributed, the reality is that you lose access to the estate fund with which to defend your actions as Executor should a claim be made by an unhappy beneficiary. In more complex or valuable esta