Hypotheticals
Every week, our Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, Manny Wood, explores a real legal scenario in plain English.
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.
Did He Have Capacity?
Michael has been suffering from chronic schizophrenia since the 1980s and his affairs are under the control of the Trustee and Guardian.
Exes, estates and entitlement
Tracey died unexpectedly at 56, leaving no will.
The dreaded smartphone will
Following a recent health scare, Peter opens the Note application on his iPhone and creates a document entitled “last will”.
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