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Think You’ve Got a Simple Will? Think Again: An Overview of the Challenges and Complexities of Estate Planning

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Writing a will may seem like it should be a simple, straightforward process. You might think all you need to do is choose an executor and write down the names of your beneficiaries and that will be that. However, the intricacies of legal language and the emotional undercurrents that accompany familial dynamics mean the process […]

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Marriage equality is law: the change may unintentionally impact couples’ Wills and Financial Agreements

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Wills Wills are generally invalidated upon marriage Section 12(1) of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) states that ‘a will is revoked by the marriage of a testator.’ That section applies unless the will has been drafted in contemplation of marriage to your significant other. If you are planning to get married as soon as legally

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