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Wills & Trusts

Step by step legal guides on wills and trusts

A will is a formal document which notifies others of your wishes should you pass away. Find out what to do after completing your will here.
Thinking about drafting a will? Make sure you have a substitute executor.
An estate plan is an effective way to get your affairs in order. Find out what should be included in your plan here.
The preparation of a Will is an extremely important process. Keep reading this article to find out if you can leave your business to someone in your will.
Are you a trustee wondering how to make changes to a trust? Find out how to remove a beneficiary of a trust here.
Are you unsure how to update or revoke your Will? Find out what circumstances result in the terms of your will being changed and how to update it here.
Wondering if you need an ACN to set up your corporate trust? In this guide we explain what an ACN is and whether you need one to establish your trust.
It's impossible to know what the future holds when it comes to your health. Find out how an advance care directive can help with your health care planning.
Using a testamentary trust in your will can change the legal ownership of the assets making up your estate when you pass away. Find out more here.
The executor of a will is required to carry out the wishes of the deceased. This article determines whether you can refuse the role of an executor.
It is important to understand the role of non-estate assets when creating an estate plan. Find out what non-assets are here.
An executor of a will is tasked with carrying out the terms of a will. Find out in this article whether they can also be a beneficiary.
Trusts are widely used for investment and business purposes and can be complex in nature. Find out here how you can dissolve a trust.
Whether a business is set up as a company or trust has significant legal and financial consequences. Find out what they involve here.
When someone dies without a will, the rules of intestacy are followed to distribute the deceased person's estate. Find out here what it involves.
A family trust can be an attractive way to structure your finances for the tax benefits it offers. Find out more in this article.
Are you currently a trustee or about to become one? Find out what your legal rights are during and after the administration of a trust.
Corporate and individual trustees may act in similar roles, but they are structured differently. Read this article to find out how.

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