by hostaus | Apr 11, 2018 | News
Have you thought about what effect this might have on your will or power of attorney? That is, if you have a will and power of attorney which, hopefully, you do! Many people would like to enjoy the experience of committing to their chosen person in a way that provides...
by hostaus | Apr 11, 2016 | News
Susan burst into tears when I asked her who she would want to look after her children if she died when they were still young. I was taking instructions from Susan and her husband Peter in preparation for drafting wills. Susan’s reaction was extreme, but it reminded me...
by hostaus | Apr 11, 2016 | News
The recent Queensland Supreme Court judgment of Re Matsis; Charalambous v Charalambous & Ors [2012] QSC 349 is a perfect example of the developing use of a statutory innovation which provides the Court with the power to order that wills be made for people without...
by hostaus | Apr 11, 2016 | News
I just got home after attending the 11th Annual QLS Succession Conference. As always, this was a great opportunity to learn more about new issues, cases and trends in succession and elder law, along with a great opportunity for me to catch up with southern colleagues....
by hostaus | Apr 11, 2016 | News
Lately I’ve had a disturbing number of new estate administration clients who have the difficult task of being faced with a will that it invalid on its face. These estates involve wills that have either been written by the deceased (or a family friend) or made with a...
