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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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How can I change or revoke my will? A general introduction

Date: 14 Jun 2013, Filed under: Superannuation & Elder Law, Wills, Succession Planning, Administration of Estates, Wills, Estates and Succession Planning Law

We here at FindLaw have consistently emphasised the importance of creating a valid will – especially if you have substantial assets, and beneficiaries....

Is there a ‘moral duty’ compelling a person to make a family provision for relatives?

Date: 30 Apr 2013, Filed under: Equity & Trusts, Superannuation & Elder Law, Wills, Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Administration of Estates, Inheritance Disputes, Estates

Is there a ‘moral duty’ compelling a person to make a family provision for relatives under Australian law?

Non-Estate Assets Including Superannuation

Date: 05 Apr 2013, Filed under: Wills

WEALTH CAN be held in a variety of ownership forms. Estate planning requires a careful and considered examination of ownership structures to determine...

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What are the general elements of creating a valid will?

Date: 01 Jun 2013, Filed under: Wills, Estate Planning

The requirements for creating a valid will are for the most part, similar across all jurisdictions in Australia, and the following general elements must...

Can I make a gift for maintenance of my pet?

Date: 01 May 2013, Filed under: Wills, Administration of Estates

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...

Can a superannuation benefit be paid into the estate after a member passes away?

Date: 01 Apr 2013, Filed under: Superannuation & Elder Law, Estate Planning

There may be an obligation for the superannuation death benefit to be paid into an estate via a trust deed, or a binding death benefit nomination. Furthermore,...

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Date: 30 Nov 2012, Filed under: Banking & Finance, Superannuation & Elder Law

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Date: 14 Nov 2012, Filed under: Superannuation & Elder Law, Taxation law

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