“Chattels” is the word used in law to describe your personal items belonging to you. Things you can move, take anywhere, that is they are not fixed to property or land. For example your furniture, kitchen items, clothing. Even pets are still regarded in law as chattels.
A home made will is one prepared by the willmaker themselves. Maybe using a “will kit” or something found online or a digital recording. However made a home-made will is composed without the services of a lawyer and the benefit of individual legal advice. This may seem an economical and convenient approach to will-making. While …
An outline of a how a gift over works in a will. A gift over in a will is when the person designated to receive it has died, the gift then passes over to a substitute person, if so named to take.The substitute beneficiary only inherits if the main beneficiary has already died, not survived the deceased or died before attaining a vested interest.
The meaning of words and phrases used by a will-maker when leaving a specific gift may adequately express their intentions, at least to them at the time. However sometimes matters connected with the gift may arise down the track during administration of the estate, raising questions of interpretation.
Personal things can have great sentimental value and depending what they are possibly significant commercial value. It is helpful to leave instructions as to what they are and who you would like to have them. Read more on personal items and succession law >>
Pets are like family but arrangements may not always be made for what to do with a beloved pet when their owner is no longer around. It is helpful to executors to consider leaving arrangements on what to do.
A will is a useful way make provision for the care and maintenance of companion animals. Various options are available, depending on individual circumstances.