Bendigo Lawyers & Conveyancers
Trusts can be adapted to a variety of situations when preparing Wills, says Trent McGregor, Associate and estate planning specialist with Robertson Hyetts Solicitors and Conveyancers. Described very simply, a trust is a way of giving...
Are you still open for business? Yes, and we’re seeing a surge in enquiries via our website and by telephone about Wills and Powers of Attorney. I think a lot of people are taking the opportunity to work through their ‘boring...
Dealing with the estate administration process can be a difficult time, especially after the recent loss of a loved one. Robertson Hyetts can guide you through the process and procedures if you have been nominated to administer the...
Farm Succession planning ensures wealth is passed to the next generation – during life or after death. There are three key reasons why farming businesses need to consider estate planning. Firstly, farms are often made up of assets like...
Kayla Kristensen, Dispute Resolution Lawyer at Robertson Hyetts, answers the most common questions asked before contesting a Will. Q. Who can challenge the distribution of an estate under a Will? A. A claim for a share, or a...
Not long now until holiday season is in full swing. If you’re travelling you’ve most likely arranged your passport, flights, travel insurance…..but have you made or updated your Will? Not to put a dampener on the excitement that comes...
It’s never too early to think about having a Will in place, advises Trent McGregor, of Robertson Hyetts Solicitors. “Anyone above the age of 18 should consider having a Will” he advises. “From this age onwards, we can start building...
Lawyers are often asked: ‘What happens if I die without a will?’. The answer is not always straightforward, as Vesna Pocuca, Wills and Estates Lawyer explains. When a person dies without a will that means that the person did not make...
The commercial consequences of making a living as a professional artist in any creative field extend beyond our life As an artist, why do I need a Will? A Will enables you to:- direct your property to your intended beneficiaries...
Estate Planning for farms – avoiding disputes In my final article I will be looking at four common causes of disputes and suggesting some solutions. Cause of disputes #1 – Undocumented and unfulfilled promises “All this will be yours...
