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.
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Tenancy & co-ownership: jointly owned or in common?
Many people own property with someone else. An important issue to consider upfront are what happens when one of them dies. Who can take their interest, is this what they want and if not, can they make provision for it in their will?
When disposing property by will check the ownership – what can and can’t be disposed of by 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.