wills & estate planning
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Wills
A will is one part of “estate planning”.
The right will for your personal circumstances is one of the things you need as part of your estate planning.A will may be simple or complex – what is important is getting the right will for you.
court authorised Wills
To make a will, the willmaker must have ‘testamentary capacity’. The Supreme Court can make a will for those who lack testamentary capacity.
testamentary trusts
A testamentary trust is a trust established in a will that does not come into effect until the death of the willmaker. The terms of the trust are contained in the will.
powers of attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document that enables a person (the principal) to nominate a person (the attorney) to make decisions on their behalf.
superannuation death benefit nominations
Under the superannuation legislation, your death benefits can only be paid to your estate and/or directly to one or more of your superannuation dependents. Who qualifies as a "superannuation dependant"?
special disability trusts
A special disability trust is a trust that provides special social security and tax concessions for the benefit of an eligible beneficiary.
advance health directives
An advance health directive is a legal document that enables you to give binding directions about your future health care decisions, medical procedures and life-sustaining treatment.
wills & estate planning FAq
Visit our wills & estate planning FAQ page for the answers to our most frequently asked questions.