Estate Planning & Digital Assets
In today’s digital age, online assets have become a significant part of our lives. From social media accounts to digital currencies, these assets play a… Read More »Estate Planning & Digital Assets
Estate Planning
Eco-Friendly Body Disposal: A Sustainable Approach to Final Farewells
In today’s world, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword. It has permeated every aspect of our lives, including how we say our final… Read More »Eco-Friendly Body Disposal: A Sustainable Approach to Final Farewells
Family Provision Claims – What You Need to Know
Family provision claims can often be complex and emotionally charged legal matters that arise after a loved one’s death. These claims allow certain individuals to… Read More »Family Provision Claims – What You Need to Know
The Importance of a Binding Death Benefit Nomination
In life, we often find ourselves juggling various responsibilities – work, family, finances, and planning the future. While it may not be the most pleasant… Read More »The Importance of a Binding Death Benefit Nomination
The Role & Rights of Will Beneficiaries
When it comes to estate planning, Wills play a crucial role in ensuring our assets and possessions are distributed according to our wishes after we… Read More »The Role & Rights of Will Beneficiaries
Capacity Concerns in Estate Planning
Legal capacity refers to an individual’s ability to make sound decisions and understand the consequences of those decisions. In relation to estate planning, this includes… Read More »Capacity Concerns in Estate Planning
Understanding the Benefits of Creating an Enduring Power of Attorney
An enduring power of attorney (EPOA) is an important legal document that appoints another person or persons to make crucial life decisions for someone if… Read More »Understanding the Benefits of Creating an Enduring Power of Attorney
What is a Testamentary Trust & Why You May Need One?
In the context of estate planning, you may have heard of the term testamentary trust. In this podcast, PD Law Senior Associate, Elizabeth Smith, explains what testamentary trust is and the circumstances it is often used.
The Value Proposition – What’s a Will really worth to you?
I recently caught a shuttle from the airport to home. Business was obviously good for the bus company – the seats were all full and… Read More »The Value Proposition – What’s a Will really worth to you?
There are lives at stake – stop being a fence sitter
We recently covered about 2500 kilometres on a family driving holiday. It was a long, long way, but we broke the trip up with a… Read More »There are lives at stake – stop being a fence sitter
Lessons from the Death Star – When should I review my Will?
You’ve made your will, got it done, signed, safely stored in your lawyer’s strong room. What now? Although there’s no set time frame, we recommend… Read More »Lessons from the Death Star – When should I review my Will?
Business Wills – managing the silent partner !
“I went into business with your spouse, not you!” You’ve been in business with your good friend and close ally Mark for almost a decade,… Read More »Business Wills – managing the silent partner !
Online Assets – Deciding who controls your digital legacy
In today’s digital society, treasured memories and valuable assets are being stored, uploaded and shared as part of everyday life. Along with the photos we… Read More »Online Assets – Deciding who controls your digital legacy