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Will Kit - a cheap way to get a will and 5 common mistakes
A 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.
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- Mar 7
What 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...
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- Feb 28
Enduring Power of Guardianship
What is an Enduring Power of Guardianship? An Enduring Power of Guardianship (EPG) is a legal agreement made by choice which enables a...
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- Feb 20
Estate planning and life insurance
Life insurance is a critical component of a well-prepared estate plan.
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- Feb 14
How 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...
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- Feb 7
What 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
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- Jan 31
Life 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...
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- Jan 24
The effect of marriage, separation and divorce on your Will
Marriage 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...
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- Jan 17
Your basic estate plan explained
Do you know the answers to these questions? Who will receive your assets if you die? Who will be the legal guardian of your young...
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- Jan 9
When NOT to use a DIY Will Kit – checklist
If 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...
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- Dec 13, 2021
Guide to appointing an executor in your Will - Crystal Lawyers
Who should you appoint as your executor? The executor must have an interest in the administration of the estate – the executor will be...
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- Dec 13, 2021
Special Disability Trust
The primary purpose of the special disability trust is to protect the interests of a person with severe disabilities.
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- Dec 13, 2021
Tenants in Common or Joint Tenants - Crystal Lawyers
How to purchase a property - as tenants in common or as joint tenants? This is an important estate planning step.
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- Dec 13, 2021
Questions to ask if the deceased did not leave a Will
Who can apply for letters of administration? Usually, the applicant is entitled to benefit from the deceased’s estate under section 14 of...
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- Dec 13, 2021
What can go wrong with your SMSF death benefit nomination?
This is a blog about self-managed superannuation funds and binding death benefit nominations.
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- Dec 2, 2021
The 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?’...
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- Dec 2, 2021
What 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.
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- Nov 30, 2021
New Website Launch - Crystal Lawyers
Our law firm marketing team have designed a new look website and we are excited to launch our site this month. Our services include...