Deceased Estates and the Tax Office

Deceased Estates and the Tax Office

Aug 5, 2020 | Estate Administration

Finalising the tax affairs of a Deceased Estate is an area that we all too often see overlooked by executors and administrators. There are a number of obligations that executors and administrators must comply with in this regard to avoid getting into trouble with the...
Do I Really Need Probate?

Do I Really Need Probate?

Jul 21, 2020 | Probate

You’ve been named as an executor in a loved one’s will. It’s an emotional time. You’ve arranged a funeral and said your goodbyes. You set about finalising your loved one’s affairs only to be told you need a grant of probate. What? Why?...
Estate Planning – Why is it so Important?

Estate Planning – Why is it so Important?

Aug 28, 2019 | Power of Attorney, Wills

You’ve heard of a will and maybe a power of attorney but what exactly is estate planning and why is it so important? The answer often varies but at Generations Law we see estate planning as the process of growing and protecting your family’s wealth both...
What happens if I die without a will?

What happens if I die without a will?

Aug 19, 2019 | Wills

If you die without a will you are said to have died intestate. This means that, instead of getting to choose who looks after your affairs and inherits your property and possessions, these matters will be determined according to formulas in the Succession Act 1981...
I’ve been named as executor – what now?

I’ve been named as executor – what now?

Jul 15, 2019 | Estate Administration

You’ve just received a call from a solicitor telling you that you’ve been named as the executor in someone’s will. Hopefully you already knew this but that’s not always the case. What do you do? First of all, don’t panic! You are free to...