Wills and Estates: 13 November 2024
You may have heard about changes that have recently been made to the filing fees payable to the Probate Office of the Supreme Court of Victoria upon the application for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration for a deceased estate. This issue has been getting a lot of attention in the media, with some outlets referring to it as a “death tax by stealth”.
Wills and Estates: 17 September 2024
We are delighted to announce that Lizia Lim, Principal Lawyer at Aitken Partners, has received two prestigious accolades in the field of Wills & Estates.
Wills and Estates: 17 September 2024
Aitken Partners has been honoured with distinguished recognition as a Recommended Firm in Wills & Estates Succession Planning by Doyle’s Guide 2024.
Wills and Estates: 04 July 2024
The Victorian Government is contemplating substantial changes to probate fees, with a recent paper outlining potential reform options and seeking feedback by 19 July 2024.
Wills and Estates: 06 September 2023
When and why might the Court remove the executor of a deceased estate? When does an executor’s ill health warrant their removal? Moore J considers these matters in the recent decision of Jedrzejewska v Sheedy [2023] VSC 511 (30 August 2023).
Wills and Estates: 18 July 2023
The Court can set aside a Will, even if the person signing the Will had testamentary capacity and wanted to sign their Will.
Wills and Estates: 21 April 2023
Jack Conway is one of our rising stars and an Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates, which is why the Financial Standard has interviewed him for its special feature on Estate planning | Onwards and upwards.
Wills and Estates: 09 September 2022
Vale Queen Elizabeth II. There are important lessons that can be recognised in how Queen Elizabeth II's legacy will pass to the next generation.
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