5 Points to Consider when Appointing an Executor

23/08/2022 Wills & Estates

There are several factors a person needs to consider when deciding whom to appoint as the executor of their will. The decision should not be made hastily. An ill-fitting appointment…

Leases: Exercising Options to Renew – What to Consider

18/07/2022 Conveyancing & Property Law

Options to renew are common in both retail and commercial leases, to provide the Landlord and the tenant  with the opportunity to extend the term  of the lease without the…

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

15/06/2022 General

Although this is an issue we should be talking about every day, we can start a conversation about this today. Abuse within our elderly community is very much prevalent and…

Testamentary Trusts – What powers of the trustee are required?

06/06/2022 Wills & Estates

Every person has different circumstances whether it be their family members, the assets they own or control and the wishes they have for the future should they pass away. Like…

Rights to access a Will – Can I obtain a copy of a Will?

30/05/2022 Wills & Estates

The numerous films about estates have people believe that when someone dies, the family will be summoned to a meeting with a lawyer for the ‘reading of the Will’.  There…