Category: Estate Planning and Administration

Have you been left out of a Will?

In Victoria, if you have been left out of a relative’s Will, or consider that you should have received a larger amount under the Will, you may be able to make a claim to the Court.

Executors – Know Your Duties and Adhere to Them Carefully!

Your dad recently passed away and he appointed you in his will as his executor. You are deeply honoured to be entrusted with the role, but are you aware of your duties and obligations?

If you don’t understand and comply with your duties as an executor, you may face legal liability. Being an executor is an honour – and a responsibility. Do the right thing by your dad, and protect yourself from liability – understand your duties, and be aware of what can happen if you breach them.

Important changes to Powers of Attorney – how do they impact you?

Many people form the view that they will be capable of looking after their own affairs until their demise. They ignore the need for a power of attorney or the importance of same. The laws have changed recently in relation to the form of the personal matters power of attorney and our team at Scanlan Carroll can explain the changes.

I’ve been left out of the Will…. What do I do now?

You’re one of three children to your mother, Kathy and your father, Robert. Robert passed away 5 years ago so it’s just been the 4 of you for a while now. Your two siblings have made your parents proud, one of your sisters is a nurse and the other one is an accountant at a big city firm and you’ve always been close to your parents in your own way.

You really have no idea what your parents have by way of assets or what their plans were in the event of their death. Before you even knew it, your mother passed away and you learn your two sisters are receiving the entire of her estate, leaving you with nothing.