In April 2020, we saw groundbreaking changes that allow for a range of documents to be signed and witnessed by audio-visual links (Zoom/Teams and the… Read More »Electronic Witnessing: Finalise Your Will, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian by Video Conference
KEY TAKE-OUTS Estate Planning commonly includes three separate documents: Wills, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents. I can write a Will from the age… Read More »Capacity & Estate Planning
In this episode of Coutts Lawcast, Estate Planning Lawyer Charlotte O’Connor answers the most commonly asked estate planning questions.
KEY TAKE OUT One limb of technicality is ensuring your Will is valid. For your Will to achieve your intentions is another kettle of fish.… Read More »You WILL Thank Us! Tips to Ensure Your Will is Valid
The necessary ingredients for a Will that ticks all the right boxes. Remember, there are some ingredients that are optional, some can be measured differently… Read More »The Coutts Recipe for Your Perfect Will
KEY TAKE OUTS Forms, regulations and legislation galore! Did we mention your Superannuation too? Does Superannuation automatically form part of your estate on your passing?… Read More »Superannuation: Does Super Form Part of Your Pot of Gold?
Far too often estate planning is something little spoken of until retirement is approaching, or a life-changing situation has occurred – such as the birth… Read More »I Don’t Need a Will. I’m Too Young!
It likely isn’t news to you that the world around us is rapidly changing at present. That’s the thing with our world – it always… Read More »Is Your Estate Planning in Order? The New Age of Legal Services