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A Grant of Probate is a document issued by the Supreme Court of Western Australia affirming the validity of a deceased’s Will and giving……
An executor of a deceased estate has an obligation to the beneficiaries to account for their financial management of the estate. A beneficiary can……
A common question for an executor or the administrator of an estate is – who pays for legal costs I incur? It’s an important……
Another cautionary tale from our files:  our client’s mother went overseas on a cruise.  The Greek Islands.  Midway through the cruise, she had a……
Like in many industries, we often request our clients to pay our estimated fees and disbursements in advance of us commencing work on a……
This is the tale of a modestly wealthy father, who made what he thought was a loan to his daughter and son-in-law at about……
Your death is an opportunity!  You probably don’t see it that way, yet. It’s an opportunity for your children to avail themselves of some big……
Not your marriage!  We’re talking about the marriages (actual or de facto) of your children. You’ve worked hard for your wealth. Do you want……
By disinheriting we mean cutting them out altogether or leaving less than an equal share. There may be good reasons for doing so: sometimes……
Can people be trusted to complete their DIY Will-kits correctly, use clear language and sign them properly? In our experience, unfortunately not. Homemade Wills……
Do you really understand your superannuation?  I doubt that many of us do. Australians had a combined $3.4 trillion in super in March 2022 and……
Western Australia’s laws relating to how property is distributed amongst family members after the death of a person who did not have a Will……
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