Szabo & Associates News & Updates

Many Australians are active supporters of charity during their lifetime, but not so many think to put the necessary arrangements in place to ensure this support continues after their death.

In a case that has attracted a great deal of media interest recently, the family of a RAAF mechanic have been told they are not entitled to the bulk of his superannuation benefits following his death.

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It was recently reported that Ms Lorraine Watkins had failed in her latest challenge against the federal government who have been seeking to evict her from her home in Badgerys Creek in order to make way for the new western Sydney airport. In July she lost the latest battle when her application for a stay nine years after she had moved to the 5-acre plot was refused.

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Before passing away, has a deceased family member transferred property to others leaving insufficient assets to meet a claim from yourself?

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Most people will know that a Will is a declaration made by a person during their lifetime expressing their intentions for the disposal of their property after death. The basis of modern law (the law of succession) is the historical British statute the Wills Act 1837. As for capacity to make a Will (testamentary capacity) section 7 states any person of full age and sound mind may make a valid Will provided it is made in the proper form.