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Planning Your EstatePlanning an estate requires significant thought to be given to how you wish your assets to be treated upon your death or the death of your partner. As part of your plan you might want to make a detailed account of who should have control of your estate and how it should be distributed. This site provides a useful place to start when considering the legal implications of your estate plans.


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What considerations does the court take into account when making an order for a family provision?

Date: 01 Feb 2012, Filed under: Divorce, Children, Separation, Property Settlement, Financial Disputes, Agreements, Administration of Estates

When making a determination for an order for a family provision, the courts will look into the totality of the relationship between the person making the...

Under what circumstances should I modify or revoke my will?

Date: 01 Feb 2012, Filed under: Wills, Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Administration of Estates

Some events which may cause you to consider modifying or revoking your will are: change in marital status: succession laws in Australia generally...

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Date: 01 Jan 2012, Filed under: Equity & Trusts, Wills

The position in Australia is that for the most part, a beneficiary must be a person in order for the courts to decree performance. Furthermore, in order...

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Date: 06 Feb 2012, Filed under: Banking & Finance, Superannuation & Elder Law

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