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What Happens if I Don’t Have a Power of Attorney
If you don't have a valid Power of Attorney document, it's time to consider what the consequences...
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An Oral Deathbed Will — Is It Valid?
How many times have you watched a movie, and a pivotal character, with their last gasp and dying breath, whispers their final wishes to a loved one? It’s a powerful, moving trope that propels the narrative forward and typically functions as a major catalyst for future...
Legal Requirements for Emergency Wills in NSW — What You Need To Know
When emotions are high and time is short, it’s perfectly understandable that you, or a loved one, may want or need to quickly write or amend a Last Will and Testament. But, while urgency may be crucial, it’s equally important that any legacy decisions and...
Fast Wills — How To Get a Will Done Quickly
Sometimes, life doesn’t give us the luxury of the time we desperately want or need. Health situations can worsen, plans can change, and new opportunities can arise — typically without notice or warning. In these fast-moving moments, legally binding fast Wills could be...
Can a Will Be Signed Electronically in Emergency Situations?
If you’re dealing with an end-of-life or urgent estate circumstance — where time is short and the pressure is high — it’s understandable in our modern digital world to wonder, can a Will be signed electronically in emergency situations? Our minds naturally consider...
How Do I Find a Lawyer for Emergency Will Writing in Sydney?
When time is short, and you need an Emergency Will writing, finding the ideal legal professional can be tough. You’re already navigating emotional, stressful, or time-sensitive circumstances — finding the most suitable solicitor on top of this situation simply adds...
Making a Will in an Emergency — What You Need to Know When Time Is Crucial
If you’re reading this during a moment of urgency, worry, or crisis — take a breath. Whether you’re the person in question — or you’re acting on behalf of a loved one or family member who needs assistance — this guide takes you through the relatively straightforward...
Falzon Legal — Will vs Trust, How Do They Differ?
Confused or unsure about the difference between Wills vs Trust? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! These two mighty legal documents are often both talked about together in Estate Planning — despite them fulfilling distinct and separate purposes in the management and...
Preserving Your Wishes — How To Make a Will NSW
If you’re one of those people who likes to take full control and save money, or who simply doesn’t have a great affection for lawyers — it's understandable that you may want to know how to make a Will in NSW yourself. This blog provides you with the key fundamentals...
Enduring Guardian vs Power of Attorney—How Do They Differ?
Enduring Guardian vs Power of Attorney — What’s the Difference? Life’s ups and downs could make it impossible for you to manage your finances, your property, or your wellbeing. Understanding the difference between enduring guardian vs power of attorney now — and...
De Facto Separation
De Facto Separation in Australia — Your Guide to the Legal and Financial Process If you’re thinking about breaking off your relationship and having a de facto separation — it’s important to take prompt expert legal advice. In most cases, de facto relationship...
De Facto Property Settlement
Unravelling De Facto Property Settlement - Your Rights and Entitlements If you’re in an unmarried partnership and it’s hit the rocks, it's crucial you know the truth about a de facto property settlement. It determines how assets are shared after a relationship split —...
Ex Delaying Property Settlement
Ex Delaying Property Settlement? What You Should Do An ex delaying your property settlement is annoying, frustrating, and could be damaging to your final asset allocation. Whether your previous partner is acting out of malice, ignorance, laziness, or self-interest,...
Difference Between Separation and Divorce
Separation vs Divorce — The Crucial Differences Unfortunately, it's a fact of life that relationships can break down — but, if you don't understand the difference between separation vs divorce, your split could be unnecessarily costly, protracted, and confrontational....
What is the Best Way to Separate From Your Spouse
How To Separate From Your Partner and Remain Amicable Deciding that it's time to separate from your partner is emotionally heart-wrenching, confusing, and painful. The last thing you want after making this brave commitment is to then go through a bitter and...
Who Can Contest a Will?
Australian law outlines specific persons who can contest a will — predominantly governed in NSW by the Succession Act (2006) s57. If you believe that you have been unfairly treated in a Last Will and Testament — a legal contest can be a pathway to receiving a fair and...
What Happens if I Don’t Have a Power of Attorney
If you don't have a valid Power of Attorney document, it's time to consider what the consequences of that may be. Imagine a situation where you are alive but not able to communicate with a loved one. You can’t pay your bills, manage your property or enter into...
What Happens to a Bank Account When Someone Dies Without a Will?
If you or a loved one dies without a Will, the bank account — and indeed all the assets — require proactive and almost immediate attention. Around 52 percent of Australians leave their mortal coil in this scenario, meaning they haven’t indicated how they wish their...
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?
An enduring power of attorney is a crucial legal document that gives someone else the legal authority to make financial decisions on your behalf in the event that you are unable to do so yourself. This document is important because it allows you to plan ahead and...