WILLS AND ESTATES Archives

Is it really necessary for my executor to have so many powers?

Sophia Johnston October 14, 2024

People often question why the executor of their estate needs to have so many powers. Simply put – if your executor isn’t given any additional powers by your Will, then they are limited to what is set out in the Trustee Act. One area that this can lead to issues in, is the family home – particularly if beneficiaries aren’t in agreement.

Erin Dawson recognised as leading Wills & Estates Lawyer in 2024 Doyle’s Guide

Yasmeena Meguid September 24, 2024

Erin Dawson Principal Lawyer and Team leader at Coleman Greig has been recommended in the 2024 edition of Doyle’s Guide under ‘Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers’ in NSW.

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COVID-19: Electronic witnessing and attestation: Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Appointments of Enduring Guardian and more

Karina Penfold April 23, 2020

As an update to my Blog on 27 March 2020, the NSW Government has taken the lead in passing the Electronic Transactions Amendment (COVID-19 Witnessing of Documents) Regulation

Burial or Cremation – Who Ultimately Decides?

Erin Dawson June 13, 2019

Karina Penfold For someone whose job it is to deal with deceased people’s property every day, it never fails to surprise me how few people

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