Frequently Asked Questions — Wills & Estates

Frequently Asked Questions — Wills & Estates

Browne Linkenbagh – Wills and Estates Experts, Leura, Blue Mountains Wills Do I need a lawyer to write a will in NSW? It isn’t a legal requirement, but a will drafted without legal advice is far more likely to contain errors that make it invalid,...
Do I need a law firm for my conveyancing matter?

Do I need a law firm for my conveyancing matter?

There are several reasons why customers choose to use a law firm over a simple Conveyancer for their property purchase or sale. Using a law firm for conveyancing, which involves the transfer of property through a sale by a vendor or a purchase by a purchaser, has...
Death Benefit Dilemmas – Part 2

Death Benefit Dilemmas – Part 2

In our recent series on dilemmas when super funds are faced with death benefit payments to beneficiaries, here is another recent case that was determined regarding payments. Prepared by Darryl Browne – Accredited Specialist Wills and Estates for the Law Society...
Essential Validity – Part 2

Essential Validity – Part 2

Drafting a will as a free and capable person is an essential concept in wills and estate planning.  In the second part of this two-part series, Darryl Browne, Accredited Specialist, examines the concepts of duress, fraud, and undue influence. Download a PDF...