Informal Wills in Queensland
In an ideal world, we would all be up to date with our planning, including our estate planning. Unfortunately, studies show that a large proportion of Australian adults do not have a current, up-to-date will. What happens when someone dies without a will, but with another document that may purport to be a will but that doesn’t meet the formal requirements? In 2006 changes were introduced to the Succession Act 1981 (Qld) (the Act) which authorised the Queensland Supreme Court to recognise (in limited circumstances) these ‘informal wills’ in Queensland.
News round up – Estate Planning
Recent national news stories have put the issue of estate planning into the spotlight. These articles highlight generally the critical importance of appropriate estate planning for Australian adults of all ages.
Ebook – Estate Administration in Queensland
Ballantyne Law Group is pleased to announce the publication of a free Ebook for executors, beneficiaries and other people with an interest in an estate in Queensland.