Category Archives: Wills & estates

Where there’s a Will, there’s a Relative – round 1

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Matthew Oakley

A Will can be straightforward or complex.    However, the law surrounding Wills is anything but straightforward.   In NSW, the Succession Act 2006 (S.A.) governs matters affecting Wills. It is not the only relevant Act. If you made your Will prior … Continue reading →

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What About a Living Will?

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Matthew Oakley

  We all know the importance of having a properly drafted and executed Will, Power of Attorney and Appointment of Enduring Guardian in place.  However, a properly drafted and executed Advanced Care Directive or Living Will is usually overlooked. An … Continue reading →

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Who Can You Rely on to be Your Executor?

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Matthew Oakley

  The Executor appointed by you in your Will is the person or institution that is responsible to complete the administration of your Estate and carry out your wishes under the Will. For a period of time that Executor will … Continue reading →

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Is Your Inheritance Safe From Divorce ?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Matthew Oakley

Just how an inheritance or prospective inheritance will be treated in the event that you and your partner separate will vary in each individual case from being not relevant at all, to being included in the assets to be divided. … Continue reading →

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Estate Planning – 10 Deadly Sins

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Matthew Oakley

   In the last article, we focused on the general “family” element of estate planning. For the next few weeks, we will outline ten things most commonly associated with poor estate planning. Planning well for the future requires the planner … Continue reading →

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