A testamentary trust is a trust that is created by a Will and only comes into effect after the person who made the Will (the testator) has died. It is a way of passing on assets in a more controlled and possibly protective way, especially if: The beneficiaries are minors or have disabilities ...

When someone passes away in New South Wales, they usually leave a Will that sets out how their assets known as their estate should be distributed. However, there are times when a Will does not make proper provision for someone who may be reliant on the deceased for financial or emotional support....

1. What is an Enduring Guardian? An Enduring Guardian is someone appointed to make lifestyle, health, and medical decisions on behalf of another person (the appointor) if they lose capacity to make those decisions themselves. Your authority begins only if and when the appointor is no longer capa...

1.  What is a power of attorney? Under the Powers of Attorney Act 2003 (NSW) and Powers of Attorney Regulation 2024 a Power of Attorney (PoA) is a legal document that allows you (the principal) to appoint someone (an attorney) to manage your financial and legal affairs. It is a crucial plan...

As the legal profession begins to integrate generative AI tools into everyday practice, questions about its ethical use and professional responsibility arise. While these technologies can assist with research, streamline drafting, and simplify repetitive tasks, they do not and cannot replace the ...