The Rising Celebrity Trend – Death with no Will
Aretha Franklin died without a Will on 16 August this year, survived by four adult sons who were to benefit from her estate on intestacy.
Breaking News: Queensland Court Rules That Financial Attorney Can Sign a Superannuation Binding Death Benefit Nomination on Behalf of Incapacitated Member
On 24 Aug 2018, Queensland Supreme Court ruled in a case that a death benefit nomination signed by an incapacitated member’s financial attorneys was valid.
The Facebook Revolution – Implications on Death and Incapacity
A German Federal Court has recently granted the parents of a deceased 15 year-old girl, the right to access their deceased daughter’s Facebook account.
Impact of the Changing Family Structure on Estate Planning
Robin Williams’ first wife, Valerie Velardi, admitted to the media that she was aware of and permitted his infidelity during their marriage.
Medical Powers of Attorney in Victoria Have Changed – Are You Ready?
As of 12 March 2018, the rules relating to medical powers of attorney in Victoria will be overhauled.