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Wills and Estates

January 15, 2021 By Kruger Law

Is my “Homemade Will” enough?

This is the fifth in our series answering common questions about Estate and Probate disputes. I am often asked whether a “Homemade Will” is sufficient and whether it will “do the job”. It is a … [Read more...] about Is my “Homemade Will” enough?

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Wills, Wills and Estates

December 9, 2020 By Kruger Law

Do I need to get Probate?

Kruger Law Probate

This is the fourth in our series answering common questions about Estate and Probate disputes. We are often asked about the need to obtain a Grant of Probate as part of the administration of a … [Read more...] about Do I need to get Probate?

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Probate, Wills, Wills and Estates

October 10, 2020 By Kruger Law

The Will’s not valid!!!

This is the second in our series answering common questions about Estate and Probate disputes. Challenging the validity of a Will is different to challenging a distribution under a Will - which was … [Read more...] about The Will’s not valid!!!

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Contesting a Will, Wills, Wills and Estates

September 10, 2020 By Kruger Law

Have you been left out of a Will?

This article is the first in our series answering common questions about Estate and Probate disputes. Q: Can I challenge a Will if I have been left out of it, or named in it but treated … [Read more...] about Have you been left out of a Will?

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Wills, Wills and Estates

August 19, 2020 By Kruger Law

Don’t let a few beers at the pub cost you your house!

The Supreme Court of New South Wales recently decided a claim made against the estate of Dr. William Garrett. Dr. Garrett was one of Australia’s most outstanding scientists. Among his many … [Read more...] about Don’t let a few beers at the pub cost you your house!

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Contesting a Will, estate disputes, Estate Planning, Will. Wills, Wills and Estates

July 10, 2020 By Kruger Law

New requirements for signing Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queensland Government has passed new regulations for signing Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Advance Health Directives. The new regulations allow … [Read more...] about New requirements for signing Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advance Health Directive, Enduring Power of Attorney, Wills, Wills and Estates

May 11, 2020 By Kruger Law

Would hallucinations and cognitive impairment prevent you from making a valid Will?

Would hallucinations and cognitive impairment prevent you from making a valid Will?

The answer is - it depends. At the end of last year, the NSW Court of Appeal considered a Judge’s finding that an 85 yr old gentleman Mr Croft, who died in 2016 retained the required capacity to … [Read more...] about Would hallucinations and cognitive impairment prevent you from making a valid Will?

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Capacity, Wills, Wills and Estates

April 27, 2020 By Kruger Law

Advance Health Directives vs Advances in Medical Science

Advance Health Directives vs Advances in Medical Science

If you have made an Advance Health Directive (AHD), you may be familiar with the Review section at the back of the document. Many people may have not had a look at their AHD since it was made and for … [Read more...] about Advance Health Directives vs Advances in Medical Science

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advance Health Directive, Wills and Estates

April 23, 2020 By Kruger Law

Close enough? The effect of COVID-19 on signing your Will – why you shouldn’t do it without us.

Covid and Wills Kruger law

In our recent post of 17 April 2020, we highlighted the requirements to be followed for a Will to be validly executed. Those requirements, in particular, include the need for the Willmaker to be … [Read more...] about Close enough? The effect of COVID-19 on signing your Will – why you shouldn’t do it without us.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, Will, Wills and Estates

April 17, 2020 By Kruger Law

Close enough? The effect of COVID-19 on signing your Will & Enduring Power of Attorney

THE EFFECT OF COVID19 ON SIGNING YOUR WILL & ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY

In the current COVID-19 climate, it is crucial people sort fact from fiction. We have received a number of enquiries from concerned clients regarding their Wills and Enduring Powers of … [Read more...] about Close enough? The effect of COVID-19 on signing your Will & Enduring Power of Attorney

Filed Under: News Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, Wills, Wills and Estates

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