Executors and the Bankrupt Beneficiary
Beware the bankrupt beneficiary
Will Makers and the Bankrupt Beneficiary
The protest rallies around every major city in the last two years suggests many people are struggling financially, so what can you do if you have a bankrupt beneficiary?
Andrew Andreyev chats with Tony Catt about family succession and conflict
If you are a family advisor or you are personally thinking about how you can keep family harmony in check when the next generation of your family steps up to the plate, this episode is a must-listen for you.
Do I need to carry out a ‘reading of the Will’?
We are often asked by clients who are appointed as an executor of an Estate whether they need to gather the family around and ‘read the Will’ out loud. While this is often the kick off point for an Agatha Christie murder mystery, this formality is not...
How long does it take to get a grant of probate in South Australia?
If you are an executor tasked with obtaining a grant of probate, feeling overwhelmed and confused while attempting to navigate this process without assistance is not uncommon.
You may be wondering when you will be able to distribute inheritances to beneficiaries. This article sets out what you should expect in terms of timing to prepare an application for and receive a grant of probate, as well as how to avoid unnecessary delays.