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Category: Wills & Estate Planning
Concerned your step-children may challenge your Will in New South Wales?
Blended families can add complexity to estate planning, particularly when step-children are involved. A common concern in New South Wales is whether step-children can challenge a Will if they are excluded or left little provision.
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Do adult children have an automatic right to inherit in NSW?
When a parent passes away, many people assume that children will automatically receive a share of their parents’ estate, regardless of age or circumstances. In New South Wales, however, it is not always straightforward and will depend on a variety of factors.
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Can ChatGPT write my Will in NSW, and should I use it?
While ChatGPT can produce a document that looks like a Will, and appears to achieve your intentions, there is an important distinction between a draft Will created by AI, and a Will that is legally valid, suitable for your specific needs, and effective under New South Wales law.
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Key considerations before accepting the role of executor in NSW
Before you accept the appointment of executor, it is important to understand what the role of executor involves and what risks it carries. Obtaining legal advice before you start acting can save you significant time, stress and personal exposure.
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How to deal with mistakes or ambiguity in a Will
When a loved one passes away, their Will is meant to provide clear instructions about how their estate should be managed and distributed. Unfortunately, sometimes mistakes are discovered in a Will, or the wording in the Will is unclear.
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Cryptocurrency in estate planning: ensuring safety and effectiveness in your Will
In NSW, you can, and should, deal with your cryptocurrency explicitly in your Will. This blog will provide a practical guide to structuring provisions for dealing with cryptocurrency and giving your executor the power and the tools to access and administer your digital assets lawfully and efficiently.
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Mirror Wills versus Mutual Wills - key differences
When planning your estate, understanding the difference between mirror Wills and mutual Wills is essential. While both allow couples to make similar provisions for their assets, the legal effect, flexibility, and risks differ significantly.
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Contested estates on the rise in NSW: why estate planning matters
According to figures reported by the ABC in September 2025, the number of people dying without a valid Will, with an old Will, or with an unclear or incomplete Will,
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Do I need a Power of Attorney while I'm still young?
A Power of Attorney is often seen as part of retirement planning, or for someone experiencing an illness. But in reality, a Power of Attorney is an important legal document for adults of any age, including younger adults.
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Should I treat my children equally in my Will? Navigating unequal gifts
There is no particular reason or legal obligation that will require a parent to treat their children equally under their Will. But while the law gives you the freedom to distribute your estate however you wish, unequal gifts can carry consequences, both legal and emotional.
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Can I leave someone $1 in my Will to prevent them making a claim against my estate?
It is a question that often arises during estate planning when trying to manage the risk of a person contesting a Will: "If I leave someone a token amount, like $1, in my Will, does that stop them from contesting it?"
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What makes a Will valid in NSW?
Learn if your NSW Will complies with the formal legal requirements and be considered valid Will, and what specific conditions need to met to achieve this.
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