Death and finances are two of the most difficult topics, and when combined, they result in distress for anyone for an extended period until resolved. But these conversations are crucial to save you and your family from sudden mishaps and...

Are you considering hiring a settlement agent or a conveyancing lawyer to transfer the ownership of your property from one person to another? Although both the settlement agent and a conveyancing lawyer in Perth provide conveyancing services, it is important...

Most people own assets or have debt at the time of death. A deceased person's property is referred to as their estate. In general, probate administration is the process of distributing a deceased person's estate. Probate is even more narrowly...

A well-thought-out plan must go into the making of a Will. It is an important part of the process to ensure the future of your loved ones. Estate planning can feel complicated with its numerous rules and steps. If you...

Many instances exist when a piece of land or estate needs to be transferred from one individual or entity to another. Some of these transfers can happen upon the death of the landowner. In such cases, rules and regulations are...

The probate process is an important step in distributing the deceased person's assets. The probate process can be described as "settling an estate." This is usually done by the 'executor,' the person named in the Will. According to the estate...

If you've been assigned beneficiary to a will, then you might be entitled to property, assets or estate as designated by the clauses of the will. However, property or estate distribution also comes with the responsibility of its maintenance. Estate...

Contesting a will is a complicated legal process often arising from disagreements among beneficiaries or doubts about the document's legitimacy. Probate lawyers play a critical role in contested wills in Western Australia. This blog will go into the complexities of...

After a deceased has endowed a beneficiary with a will, it is important to assess the will's clauses and determine the assets the beneficiary is entitled to. The rights of a beneficiary are determined by the clauses of the will...

An executor is considered to be a person or institution who is the legal representative. They must be named in the will and should be involved in the asset distribution of the testator (will-maker). The executor and the administrator of...