Wills & Estates

A will is a document that explains how a person’s property will be managed and distributed on their death. If a person dies without making a Will there are laws governing who is entitled to benefit from an estate. The estate is distributed amongst a group of family members according to a formula defined in Section 14 of the Administration Act 1903 (WA). Spouses When a person dies without a…

One of the most common requests we receive is for a “simple Will”. Unfortunately, the use of companies and trusts to hold assets, blended families, divorce, defacto relationships and superannuation can make the drafting of wills a complex business. In general, if a client has a complex life there is every likelihood that his or her estate planning will also be complex. Superannuation is a case in point. Superannuation is…