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Bungendore Courthouse (former) 1864, New South Wales

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Making a valid will

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Signing and execution of a will - same thing?

Signing the wrong will by mistake

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Updating a will to avoid unintended outcomes

About wills

What is a will?

Who can make a will?

Making a valid will.

Witnessing a will.

What can be given in a will?

Distribution per stirpes

Per stirpes and per capita describe two ways of distributing a deceased person's property to their descendants.

Distribution per capita

Per capita distribution is a method of distributing a deceased estate.

Meaning of “issue”

"Issue" is a legal term meaning all descendants, including children.

Codicil

A codicil is a short document added to a will in order to make a minor amendment but in all other respects everything else said in that will is confirmed to remain unchanged.

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Why have a will?

To ensure your property and things are distributed how you wish, when you die, it is essential to make a valid will.

While the law does not require you to consult a lawyer, it is a good idea to make a will all the same.

Co-owning property

How you own property with another person can affect who inherits it when you die.

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Succession law

Succession law contains the legal rules and principles regulating the transfer of a person’s property when they die to those entitled to inherit by their will or if no will by the statutory rules of intestacy.

Supreme Courts: Probate Registries

ACT Supreme Court – Probate
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Origins of wills

"Solon was the first legislator who introduced wills into Athens; but in many other parts of Greece they were totally discountenanced.

In Rome they were unknown, 'till the laws of the Twelve Tables were compiled, which first gave the right of bequeathing;"

Sir William Blackstone,
Commentaries on the Laws of England.

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Wills & Intestacy Legislation

Succession Act 1981 (QLD)
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Being an executor

For what is required of an executor see the Law Society of New South Wales's overview.

To find professionals who provide executor and trustee services including solicitors go here.

Find a lawyer and referral services

NSW –NSW Law Society
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Public Trustees

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Family Provision Statutes

Administration & Probate Act 1958 (VIC)
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Family Provision Act 1972 (WA)
Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1972 (SA)
Succession Act 1981 (QLD)
Succession Act 2006 (NSW)
Testator's Family Maintenance Act 1912 (TAS)

Appointed Executor?

Appointed executor but don't wish to act? You can resign or renounce the role providing you have not intermeddled in the estate.

To do so you need to complete a court form (in most states/territories) which can be downloaded from the Probate Registry of the Supreme Court in your state or territory.

After completing the form you then lodge it in the Court. Note that Registry staff cannot give legal advice. If you need assistance consult a solicitor, find links here.

Supreme Courts: Probate Registries

ACT Supreme Court – Probate
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Tasmania Supreme Court – Probate
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Definitions

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What is a codicil?

A codicil is a short document added to a will in order to make a minor change. But in all other respects, everything else said is confirmed to stay the same.

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Australian Courthouses

Deniliquin Courthouse, NSW

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Elder Abuse

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WillsHub is intended for general information and interest only on Australian succession and inheritance law. It is not legal advice nor should it be relied upon as such. Everyone's situation is unique despite any apparent similarities with others. Readers should seek their own professional advice specific to their circumstances and rely on that.

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WillsHub is an Australian law site on succession law in Australia, published by BHS Legal, an Australian incorporated legal practice. It seeks to draw together legal information on the law on wills, deceased estates, intestacy, family provision and estate administration - collectively known as succession or inheritance law.

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Articles are written by lawyer Bronwyn Stead, principal of BHS Legal, admitted in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and in the High Court of Australia, member of the NSW Law Society and The Tax Institute, and formerly a medical research scientist.

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