Estate planning is an essential, but often neglected, part of life. Without a valid Will, you will have no control over how your assets are distributed after your death and it could result in a costly and divisive legal dispute for your family. As the local lawyers Vermont knows and trusts, Robert Wood and Associates […]
Under Wills & Probate law, everything owned by a person who has died is known as their ‘estate’.Usually, the deceased’s estate is distributed to surviving relatives and friends according to instructions in their Will. However, what happens when there is no valid Will in place? An application for Letters of Administration is the best solution. […]
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Before a deceased person’s estate can be distributed to any beneficiaries, there are a few steps that must be taken, and Probate is one of them. With decades of experience providing practical advice in relation to Wills and Probate, if you need a power of attorney lawyer or estate dispute lawyer, Melbourne can trust the […]
It is estimated that around 50% of Australians over the age of 18 do not have a Will or estate pan prepared, and for those that do, most have never updated it. Having an estate plan is the first step in proactive asset management, however, it’s important that your plan is updated when needed to […]
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After your Will has been signed and witnessed, it becomes an important legal document. So, it’s important that it is stored in a safe and secure place that is easily accessible to your Executor. After you pass away, your loved ones will search for your Will, and it’s important they can find the original version. […]
Administering an estate can be a tedious and time-consuming task that can impact the executor in many ways, potentially limiting their ability to earn an income and spend quality time with family. It can also be detrimental to their mental health and wellbeing. This is where an executor’s commission may come into play. Robert Wood […]
We hear the term ‘going to court’ on a regular basis, but did you know there are actually several different courts and tribunals in the Victorian system? The role of each court and tribunal is to interpret the law, settle disputes and impose penalties on those that have broken the law. Robert Wood and Associates […]
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With almost half of marriages ending in separation or divorce, married life does not always have a happy ending. When children are involved, divorce can get messy and devising custody agreements can be emotionally draining for everyone involved. While the court assumes there will be shared parental responsibility, coming to a custody arrangement that works […]
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Many people don’t realise that superannuation is not an estate asset; Therefore, it does not automatically go to the estate of the deceased. It is also not necessarily covered in a Will, so it is essential that you consider how you want your super benefits distributed and make arrangements so that they are paid in […]
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Civil orders that prohibit a person from committing a certain action against another person, intervention orders (formerly known as restraining orders) are typically granted to protect people from domestic or family violence. For an experienced intervention order lawyer, Melbourne locals rely on the team at Robert Wood and Associates. We can provide expert assistance and […]
In Australia, the majority of home-buyers and investors choose to buy already established homes and apartments, whether they are a few years old or a hundred years old in the case on heritage and period properties. Another method of buying which has risen in popularity, especially in Melbourne, is buying ‘off the plan’. Purchasing a […]
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Investing in a property or selling your family home can both an exciting and stressful time. When buying and selling, there are a lot of terms that get thrown around and it’s important to be aware of what they all mean and how they can impact the whole process. At Robert Wood and Associates, our […]
