Is a document typed out on a mobile phone a will? The validity of unsigned wills. A last Will typed out by the deceased in the notes section of an iPhone was recognised by the Queensland Supreme Court as a valid Will. Here, the deceased sadly took his own life. Shortly before he died, he created…
In WA, there are two types of Powers of Attorney which an individual may enter into: General Power of Attorney Enduring Power of Attorney Rationale for Making A Power of Attorney Many are under the impression that we are only required to make a power of attorney if we are in business, have investment assets…
Often, when dealing with estate disputes, we hear family members commenting on the deceased’s mental capacity and querying the validity of the Will made. In estate disputes, the will-maker or testator’s lack of mental capacity to make a Will may form the basis for challenging the Will. Such cases have increased over the years. This…
Recent studies show that about 60% of all Australians have a will with the number rising to over 93% for those aged 70 years and above. Most people who have wills do so as they believe it is important that they provide for their loved ones, primarily their children and their spouse or partner. There…
A checklist for the Intended Executor and Administrator of a Deceased Estate When a person dies with a Will, the executor named in the Will is expected to apply to the Supreme Court for a grant of probate so that the executor has the authority to deal with the assets of the deceased. Similarly, when…