Hypotheticals
Every week, our Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, Manny Wood, explores a real legal scenario in plain English.
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.
The dreaded smartphone will
Following a recent health scare, Peter opens the Note application on his iPhone and creates a document entitled “last will”.
A One-Way Ticket to the Naughty List
After many years of delivering Christmas Cheer around the world, Santa decides it is time to get his legal affairs in order.
Alleged Financial Elder Abuse
Sam makes an enduring power of attorney (POA), appointing his two children as his attorneys. The appointment is drafted and witnessed by a solicitor.
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