The approaching summer holidays are a time for family and festivities: gathering with friends and relatives, eating too much and taking (hopefully) a well-deserved break from the year that was 2021! During this time of year, with the space to reflect on the year that was and the coming year...

We all know someone or a friend of a friend who has been involved in an estate dispute. These disputes often get very personal and result in significant legal costs being incurred. Most typically these disputes are about… you guessed it, money! Recently an estate dispute commenced by a well-known...

For many, when going through a major life change like a marriage or divorce, there are so many things to organise that estate planning often falls to the bottom of the list. Most people don’t realise that these types of life events can have a significant impact on their estate...

Many people assume that any document they write out and sign is capable of being upheld as a valid formal will.  While it is possible for informal documents such as notes, letters and “DIY” Wills to be upheld as a valid will there can be many unintended complications with such...

Starting a family is often one of the main triggers for clients to either update their existing estate plans or begin the process of implementing a new one. For many of these young families, the key concern is who will look after their children if they both pass away and...