When clients hold property across different jurisdictions, such as overseas property in Australia, it is common to prepare separate wills for each country. However, care must be taken to ensure these wills are properly drafted to reflect that intention — as highlighted by the decision in In the Estate of John Wentworth Varley; In the Estate of Jacques Johan Veldhuis [2007] SASC 420. When dealing with wills and overseas property Australia can pose unique legal challenges.

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A Brief Introduction to Estate Law

Estate law, as my years in practice have often shown me, is both a field of intricate artistry and an arena where secrets thrive. At the crux of it, it’s about planning, preserving, and transferring wealth, assets, and legacies. These are some essential estate lawyer tips to keep in mind.

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