Losing a loved one is never easy, and legal disputes over their estate can add further stress for grieving families. Tensions often arise when a family member has been living in the deceasedā€™s home for many years and expects to remain there, even if the will does not explicitly gra...
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When the estate plan doesn't go to plan
Apr 15, 2026
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Most people who sit down to make a will are not trying to be unfair. They are trying to look after the people they love with the resources they have. But good intentions are not the same as a good plan and when the plan depends on something outside the will, such as a life insurance policy, even a t...
The complexity of interpreting Wills and the case of the unborn nephew
Apr 30, 2024
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There is a concept called "testamentary freedom" -Ā aĀ will-maker has the freedom to draft a document leaving their estate to whomever they wish. However, the document needs to be drafted so that it correctly reflects the will-maker's wishes, and when terms such as "survives me" and "it is my wish" a...
Know your rights as a beneficiary
Apr 05, 2018
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If you are the beneficiary of a Will it is important to know what your rights are in regards to obtaining and protecting your entitlement.
- Right to Information
You have the right to be kept informed of factors concerning probate and distribution of your entitlement under the Will.Ā This does n...
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