What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?
If you are worried about how your health and financial affairs may be taken care of if you lose capacity…
27/10/2021 - Preston Law
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What is a grant of probate and why is it needed?
What is a grant of probate and why is it needed? A grant of probate is a very important part…
02/09/2021 - Preston Law
What property does not form part of my Estate/Will?
There is a common misconception that anything a person owns or has access to must form part of that person’s…
22/07/2021 - Preston Law
Is it a conflict of interest if the executor of the estate is also a beneficiary?
It is not uncommon for an executor of a Will to also be a beneficiary, with many parents, for example,…
17/06/2021 - Preston Law
Handwritten Wills - Are They Valid?
A Will is something that all adults should have regardless of the size or value of their estate and while…
19/05/2021 - Preston Law
Whose Will Applies If Both Parents Die At The Same Time?
Nobody likes to think about a parent dying, let alone both parents passing away at the same time, but if…
21/04/2021 - Preston Law
What Is The Role Of An Executor To A Will?
An Executor to a Will is the person who has been appointed to administer a deceased person’s estate after they…
17/03/2021 - Preston Law
Potential Inheritance Risks During Bankruptcy
One aspect of Wills and Estates law that is rarely considered is that a bankrupt person who inherits from a…
18/02/2021 - Preston Law
A Stepchild's Right To Contest The Will Of Their Stepparent
More often than not, when a person passes away either a majority of their entire estate is left to their…
27/01/2021 - Preston Law