Hypotheticals
Every week, our Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, Manny Wood, explores a real legal scenario in plain English.
Cocktails, cruises and codicils
Jean had spent decades building a life of considerable means with her husband, Werner. Following his death, she updated her Will, leaving the bulk of her substantial estate to family members and several charities. Then Jean boarded a cruise.
Flexibility important to planning
Larry has a child to his first marriage, Ken. Larry is now remarried to his second wife, Michelle. Larry makes a will appointing Ken and Michelle as his executors
Toxic love, testamentary obligation
William died at 48 without a will, leaving an estate valued at $360,000. His assets included a small rural property, a motor vehicle and minimal cash.
Banking on Mum: A gift or undue influence?
Evelyn died at the age of 89, leaving an estate valued at approximately $3 million. Her will divides the estate equally between her four adult children.
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