Probate is a Court order that confirms the deceased's Will is valid and legally binding, which then allows the deceased’s assets to be distributed according to the terms of the Will. The court of Probate is the Supreme Court in each State and Territory. What does Probate involve? ...

Do I really need a Will? Why should I go through all the effort of thinking through my assets and deciding who gets what? Surely my family will be my beneficiaries, and they will be fair in distributing my assets? These might be some of the questions going through your mind if you are considering...

When a person in NSW dies without a valid Will they are referred to as dying intestate. The Succession Act 2006 (NSW) outlines the rules of intestacy, which determines how the estate of the deceased is distributed. This is based on the family relationships of the deceased. Where the deceased has...

A testamentary trust is a trust created by a valid Will and comes into existence after the Will-maker’s death. Instead of giving your assets directly, you appoint a trustee in your Will to manage and hold your assets for the benefit of your heirs, known as beneficiaries. Testamentary t...

An Advance Care Directive applies in circumstances where a person is unable to make and communicate their own healthcare decisions due to incapacitation. Their loss of capacity could be caused by various medical conditions such as severe illness, injury, or cognitive decline resulting from condit...