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Being an executor or administrator of a deceased estate is complex and comes with significant, and often under-estimated responsibilities. An executor can be held…

There are two ways that people can co-own property: joint tenancy and tenancy in common. Joint tenancy A joint tenancy is where two or…

The assets owned by trusts do not form part of your estate and are not dealt with under your Will. You can’t use your…

If you assumed that the assets in your family trust are gifted to your loved ones under your Will, you wouldn’t be alone. However,…

An executor of a deceased estate has an obligation to the beneficiaries to account for their financial management of the estate. A beneficiary can…

No. Funds held on trust by law firms are strictly regulated. Banks are required to pay any interest earned on funds held in trust…

A common question for an executor or the administrator of an estate is – who pays for legal costs I incur? It’s an important…

Superannuation is dealt with under complex rules and is usually not dealt with by a person’s Will, or under intestacy laws (i.e. when a…

Being an executor or an administrator isn’t easy. It takes a lot of responsibility and time. Often it is a thankless task! So can…

As executor, you take a lot of care and responsibility. But what, if anything, are you entitled to?