Val AntoffMar 15Will Kit - a cheap way to get a will and 5 common mistakesA will kit is low cost or even free way to prepare your will. It is important to understand the risks before using a will kit.
Val AntoffMar 7What are the formal requirements for a valid will?Under section 8 of the Wills Act 1970 (WA) a will is not valid unless: it is in writing it is signed by the testator or signed in the...
Val AntoffFeb 28Enduring Power of GuardianshipWhat is an Enduring Power of Guardianship? An Enduring Power of Guardianship (EPG) is a legal agreement made by choice which enables a...
Val AntoffFeb 20Estate planning and life insuranceLife insurance is a critical component of a well-prepared estate plan.
Val AntoffFeb 14How many testamentary trusts do I need in my will?The key benefits of a will with testamentary trusts, and its difference from an essential will offering direct gifts, is that it offers...
Val AntoffFeb 7What is Letters of Administration?Letters of Administration is a Supreme Court order confirming the administrator’s authority to deal with the estate of a person who has died
Val AntoffJan 31Life Estate or Right of Residence? Which one is better for your beneficiaries?Often, a person when making a Will wants to make sure that their surviving partner can continue to live in the family home after their...
Val AntoffJan 23The effect of marriage, separation and divorce on your WillMarriage and your Will Section 14 of the Wills Act 1970 (WA) provides that a Will is revoked by the marriage of the testator. If you have...
Val AntoffJan 17Your basic estate plan explainedDo you know the answers to these questions? Who will receive your assets if you die? Who will be the legal guardian of your young...
Val AntoffJan 9When NOT to use a DIY Will Kit – checklistIf you ticked one or more items on this checklist please do not use a Will Kit, instead call us on 04211 45637 for help: 1. You are in a...
Val AntoffDec 13, 2021Guide to appointing an executor in your Will - Crystal LawyersWho should you appoint as your executor? The executor must have an interest in the administration of the estate – the executor will be...
Val AntoffDec 13, 2021Special Disability TrustThe primary purpose of the special disability trust is to protect the interests of a person with severe disabilities.
Val AntoffDec 13, 2021Tenants in Common or Joint Tenants - Crystal LawyersHow to purchase a property - as tenants in common or as joint tenants? This is an important estate planning step.
Val AntoffDec 13, 2021Questions to ask if the deceased did not leave a WillWho can apply for letters of administration? Usually, the applicant is entitled to benefit from the deceased’s estate under section 14 of...
Val AntoffDec 13, 2021What can go wrong with your SMSF death benefit nomination?This is a blog about self-managed superannuation funds and binding death benefit nominations.
Val AntoffDec 2, 2021The Importance of Enduring Power of Attorney‘I want to make things easier for my loved ones if something happens to them and they cannot decide for themselves. What should I do?’...
Val AntoffDec 2, 2021What happens to my debts when I die?If you die your debt whether a home loan, personal loans, credit card debt or car loans must be paid back.
Val AntoffNov 30, 2021New Website Launch - Crystal LawyersOur law firm marketing team have designed a new look website and we are excited to launch our site this month. Our services include...