https://disputedwills.au/ Blog posts for RMB Wills en-gb RMB Wills Blog Copyright 2024 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/drafting-a-will-to-suit-blended-families Drafting a Will can present a variety of challenges, especially if the person making the Will (the testator) is part of a blended family.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:29:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/drafting-a-will-to-suit-blended-families Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/answers-to-common-questions-about-your-will Broadly speaking, a valid Will is one that is in writing, signed by the Will-maker in the presence of two witnesses who have also signed the document.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:27:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/answers-to-common-questions-about-your-will Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/seperating-make-sure-you-update-your-will Updating your Will is not generally a priority for people separating from the spouse.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:25:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/seperating-make-sure-you-update-your-will Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/where-you-die-can-affect-asset-distribution The jurisdiction in which a person is domiciled when they die can have huge implications upon the distribution of their assets.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:24:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/where-you-die-can-affect-asset-distribution Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/unfair-wills-can-be-challenged-in-the-courts Whilst the law generally recognises a person’s right to have their Will honoured, Wills may be challenged through the Courts.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:22:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/unfair-wills-can-be-challenged-in-the-courts Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/two-common-issues-dealing-with-wills RMB Wills and Estates Lawyer GRACE KRAPEZ explains two common issues with Wills

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:21:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/two-common-issues-dealing-with-wills Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/three-kinds-of-caveats-to-dispute-wills If you are concerned about the validity of a Will, filing a Caveat with the Court can reduce the chances of Probate being granted before your concerns are dealt with.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:20:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/three-kinds-of-caveats-to-dispute-wills Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/requirements-to-mount-family-provision-claim RMB explains what a family provision claim is and how such claims are made.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:15:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/requirements-to-mount-family-provision-claim Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/executors-can-be-removed-if-necessary Disputes between executors of a Will and beneficiaries are uncommon, but they sadly can arise. RMB Wills and Estates Lawyer PAUL ELL explains the steps to remove an executor.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:14:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/executors-can-be-removed-if-necessary Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/stop-probate-in-its-tracks-with-a-caveat A Probate Caveat can be an effective tool to prevent the granting of Probate on a disputed Will, but you will need expert advice.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:12:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/stop-probate-in-its-tracks-with-a-caveat Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/no-will-but-there-may-still-be-a-way There are both formal and mental elements required to make a valid Will. But the Court has discretion to approve an informal Will.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:10:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/no-will-but-there-may-still-be-a-way Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/executors-of-wills-can-claim-for-their-work Executors of estates, particularly those who are not direct beneficiaries of the estate, can now apply for a commission for their work.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:59:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/executors-of-wills-can-claim-for-their-work Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/estate-planning-and-the-great-australian-wealth-transfer Australian Baby Boomers hold approximately $2.3 trillion worth of assets which, over the next 10 – 20 years, will be subject to an intergenerational transfer.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:55:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/estate-planning-and-the-great-australian-wealth-transfer Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/estate-planning-top-10-considerations As we sail through life’s journey, preparing for life’s unexpected turns and the final destination is as crucial as planning the voyage itself.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:48:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/estate-planning-top-10-considerations Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/estate-settlement-disputes-can-have-disastrous-results It is common for disputes to arise between executors, administrators and beneficiaries during the course of administrating an estate, sometimes with disastrous results.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:42:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/estate-settlement-disputes-can-have-disastrous-results Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/choosing-an-executor-for-your-estate When you make a Will, you will choose someone to be your executor – the person in charge of distributing your estate to the correct beneficiaries after you pass away.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:41:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/choosing-an-executor-for-your-estate Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/choose-the-executors-of-your-will-wisely Sibling rivalry is normal in every family. While most grow out of it, some never do and carry their resentments into their adult lives.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:40:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/choose-the-executors-of-your-will-wisely Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/beneficiaries-of-a-will-must-be-kept-informed While an estate’s executor is the person most involved in an estate’s administration, this does not mean they can leave the people who stand to benefit from the estate assets (beneficiaries) in the dark throughout this process.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:39:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/beneficiaries-of-a-will-must-be-kept-informed Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/wills-work-best-when-assets-are-held-correctly You can do whatever you want in your Will, but it is important to understand that your Will will not work smoothly if your assets are not held correctly.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:38:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/wills-work-best-when-assets-are-held-correctly Wills https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/a-guide-to-administering-an-estate When a person dies and has left a will, they will have appointed an executor to oversee the distribution of their assets and make sure that the conditions of the will are met.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:33:00 +1100 https://disputedwills.au/blog/2023/12/a-guide-to-administering-an-estate Wills