Estate Administration

Estate planning is rarely simple, but it can be particularly sensitive for blended families.

You may want to make sure your spouse or partner is financially secure if you pass away first. At the same time, you may also want to protect an inheritance for children from a previous relationship.

Living on the Sunshine Coast, it’s easy to see how connected our local community is to the rest of the world. Many locals have family living overseas, hold property in another country, or have accumulated international investments over a lifetime of hard work. But when it comes to estate planning, those international connections can make things more complicated than you might expect.

Parents frequently ask, “Can you have multiple powers of attorney?” While the short answer is yes, the more important question is whether having multiple attorneys is the right choice for your family. Each option has its own advantages and potential challenges. The right structure depends on your family dynamics, the people you've chosen, and how you want important decisions to be made.

If you owned a home or a block of land with the person who passed away, you might find yourself wondering what happens to that property now. In Queensland, the legal outcome largely depends on how the property’s title was set up.

Stepping into the shoes of an executor of a Will in QLD is a profound act of service, but it can also feel like an overwhelming second job. There is one final, crucial piece that often catches people off guard. Before you transfer that final dollar, you need to consider how to protect yourself from future personal liability.

When you want to get your affairs in order, picking up a pre-formatted Will kit from any number of outlets feels like a quick, cost-effective way. It might seem straightforward on the surface, but the legal reality under Queensland law is vastly different

We often see a great business plan accompanied by an unsound estate plan. Many entrepreneurs assume their standard personal Will covers their commercial interests, but the reality is that estate planning for businesses requires a much more meticulous approach.

In Queensland, the statutory Will acts as a powerful legal safety net, allowing the court to step in and protect a person’s dignity and intentions when they cannot do so themselves. As succession lawyers, we’ve created this quick guide to explain how this process ensures assets are distributed according to a person's likely wishes rather than a rigid legal formula.

There has been a lot of talk about the “Government Windfall” – the millions of dollars in deceased estates in QLD that end up sitting in government accounts. But how does a life’s work end up in the hands of the state, and is there a way to find it?

Providing a financial leg-up to loved ones can be a rewarding experience. However, moving a significant sum of gift money or transferring an asset is never as simple as you might expect. Read on to get a good start in making a well-informed decisions about gifting.

Estate planning isn’t about anticipating the worst, it’s about protecting the people you love most if life takes an unexpected turn. Many young Queensland families delay making a will but is just as important for parents in their 20s, 30s and 40s as it is for older people.

Inheritance isn’t just about who gets the vintage watch or the family home; it’s a regulated process governed primarily by the Succession Act of Queensland. We help shed light on the topic of inheritance and succession and break down the essentials.

When you’re buying property with another person, be it a spouse, business partner, family member, or friend, you face a fundamental legal question: how will you hold the title? We discuss these two fundamental types of property ownership under Queensland law and help you decide which one to choose.

Being an Attorney is a profound legal responsibility that requires diligence and compassion. We outline the key considerations you’ll need to make if you are appointed as the Attorney for personal and health matters under an EPOA.

Having a clear plan in place means the people you trust can help you when you need it most. An Enduring Power of Attorney is a central part of that preparation. We explore what an attorney can and can’t do and what this means for the executor after you pass away.

Many people are surprised to learn that without a Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN), your super fund decides who gets your balance… and it might not be who you expect.

We take charge of supporting all clients across Queensland to deal with the complexities of estate administration. Here are seven of the most common executor mistakes and several expert tips on how to avoid them.

A dying intestate where the is estate will be distributed according to intestacy rules under Queensland law. Let us walk you through the process and help you understand what you must do.

Understanding the estate administration process is essential to ensuring a timely and lawful resolution. In Queensland, several rules govern how a deceased estate is managed, what expenses can be claimed, and how to know when the estate is fully administered.

When your loved one passes away, the duty of managing their estate falls to the executor, who needs to go through a complex process known as estate administration. As a deceased estate executor, learning to deal with these financial obligations is inarguably vital.