It is not uncommon for people to die unexpectedly without having made a Will. It can be difficult to know what to do in this situation, especially when grief and heightened emotions are involved. … [Read more...] about Dying without a will, what happens now?
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Someone I love has passed away, what do I do next?
Firstly, we are very sorry for your loss. When a loved one has passed away, we recommend that you start with the following steps: make enquiries about whether they had a Will; if they had … [Read more...] about Someone I love has passed away, what do I do next?
What are ‘Letters of Administration’?
When someone dies without a Will, usually their closest next-of-kin (for example their spouse, oldest child or oldest sibling) will need to apply to the Supreme Court for permission to ‘administer’ … [Read more...] about What are ‘Letters of Administration’?
Answering the most common myth about Wills – “I don’t have enough to make a Will”
All too often we hear people say ‘I don’t have enough to justify making a Will’ somehow implying that only very wealthy people need a Will. This is simply not the case. Far too often after someone … [Read more...] about Answering the most common myth about Wills – “I don’t have enough to make a Will”
