Administering a Deceased Estate – What’s the Hold Up?
Losing a loved one is undoubtedly a difficult time. When appointed as an executor you are tasked with the administration of the deceased’s estate. One of the first questions asked is, “So how long is this going to take?” Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer. What is the process? To obtain a Grant of Probate, […]
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? An enduring power of attorney is a legal document. It allows you to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf about: personal matters (i.e. where you live) and/or financial matters (i.e. paying bills or selling property). The person you appoint to make these decisions is called your […]
Cut your ex out of your Will
The last thing on your mind when you are going through a family law separation is “hmm…maybe I should think about updating my Will”. But it should be the FIRST! Dealing with the breakdown of a relationship is stressful and very unsettling. However the importance of cutting your ex-spouse out of your Will during a family […]
‘Reading of the Will’ in Australia
A common question that arises from Executors and Beneficiaries when someone dies in Australia is “when does the reading of the Will take place?” When does the reading of a Will take place? Many people in Australia wonder how long after someone dies is there a reading of the Will . The idea that […]
Had the jab? You’re still NOT protected!
What do COVID-19 and Estate Planning have in common? Good question! Whether or not you are in support of getting the COVID-19 vaccine, the idea that you are now ‘protected’ is debatable. Vaccines help to strengthen your immune system and train it to fight against specific viruses. Having a valid Will and your affairs in […]
Access Passwords Upon Death
How many times a week do you forget a password, pin number or code? Have you already done it more than once today?! If we can’t remember our own passwords, why do we expect our family to be able to access our digital information when we die? Living in a digital world, there are so […]
Surrogacy and Estate Planning
I have lost count of how many times I sat down to write this blog. I have a problem you see… If what I write is not 100% authentic then I struggle to connect to the piece I am writing. I knew that if I didn’t share the reason why I, Adelle Jones, a non-surrogate […]