by Cameron Shaw | Mar 23, 2015
The burden of proof in proving that a will was executed under unlawful pressure (“undue influence”) falls on the person trying to prove it. Naturally as the will-maker will no longer be alive at the time you want to prove this, this can be a challenging...
by Telemon Admin | Mar 23, 2015
A Special Disability Trust (“SDT”) is a creature of Commonwealth statute that provides significant taxation and concession benefits to both donors of assets and beneficiary in providing for a person with a disability where that disability prevents that...
by Telemon Admin | Mar 23, 2015
Where a Power of Attorney is in relation to the legal and financial affairs of the principal, the Appointment of Enduring Guardian deals with healthcare and lifestyle decisions of the appointor. Further, where a Power of Attorney most often operates immediately, the...
by Telemon Admin | Mar 23, 2015
A Power of Attorney is a powerful instrument. The principal gives the attorney the authority to manage their legal and financial affairs, including buying and selling real estate, shares, and other assets, operating the principal’s bank accounts and spending...
by Telemon Admin | Mar 23, 2015
Probate is the process of “proving” the Will of a deceased person and is a declaration by the Supreme Court authorising the named Executor to administer the deceased’s estate. Many “asset holders” such as banks, share registries and in...
