Most adult Australians do not have a Will. An unfortunate consequence of waiting to finalise such an important document is that life is uncertain. It is important to protect your wishes, and a crucial component of estate planning and maintenance is your testamentary capacity.
Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging time, and navigating the process of claiming a death benefit from a superannuation fund can add to the stress. This blog outlines the steps to take when you need to make a death benefit claim through a deceased person’s superannuation fund.
In August 2024, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered a decision which involved a question of interpretation of the Will of ‘Penelope Comino’ and highlights the importance of reviewing and updating your Will regularly, particularly where there has been a change in your circumstances.
A Notice of Assessment details a worker’s injuries and level of permanent impairment, and includes a lump sum offer under the statutory workers’ compensation scheme. This is an important crossroad in a WorkCover claim, and the injured worker’s decision regarding the NOA will have significant implications for their compensation claim.