The ‘curse’ of the Homemade Will Master Sanderson, Rogers v Rogers Young [2016] WASC 208 stated: “On numerous occasions when dealing with so-called homemade wills, I have observed they are a curse. Homemade wills which utilise what is...
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The songwriter Richard Clapton, in 1975, warned: Girls on the avenue, they’re trying to get you in, Strolling by with their rosebud smiles. Sadly, Mr Sha didn’t heed such advice. While living with his wife, in Melbourne, Mr Sha engaged the services...
Capital Gains Tax on dead people’s jewellery – CGT death duty on a wedding ring Sometimes people put a Specific Gift in their Will. For example, ‘my wedding ring to my daughter’. The result? CGT death duty on that wedding ring. At death, your Will...
Who can challenge a Will with a considered person clause? Each state’s Family Provision Act sets out who can challenge a Will Courts are reluctant to interfere with your Will. However, legislation exists in all Australian States and Territories: New South...
Which suffers more death duties: Joint Tenancy or Tenants in Common? What is the difference between joint tenancy and tenancy in common? Tenants in common: each owner holds their share of the asset outright. It can be 20% and 80%. Or it can be 50% and 50%. Or it can...
