Entitlements & expectations
In general terms, all property (real and personal property) to which a person is entitled at the time they die can be disposed of or given away in a will.
In general terms, all property (real and personal property) to which a person is entitled at the time they die can be disposed of or given away in a will.
Among the first considerations in making a will is considering what we own. Only property owned personally can form a deceased estate and be disposed of by will, but it is easy to overlook that property thought of as ‘ours’, is legally in another name. It pays to check who owns what, that which is not in your own name, is not yours to give by will.