The concept of wills with testamentary trusts in an easy to understand manner for a 12 year old.

Placing your assets in a testamentary discretionary trust controlled by a trustee is a great way to protect diverse property assets.

An executor appointed under a will may find their duties and responsibilities overwhelming. At Crystal Lawyers we help executors.

Estate planning for blended families

Important update: duplicate certificates of title will soon no longer be a valid legal document

You should remember to review and update your last will and testament when circumstances change.

Should I make specific gifts in my Western Australian will? What is ademption? Unfair outcome for the children of the will maker.

What is a grant of probate? Who applies for probate? How do I know if I must apply for probate? Why you need a probate lawyer?

When it comes to wills and estate planning in Perth, it is important to have the right lawyer on your side.

A will kit is low cost or even free way to prepare your will. It is important to understand the risks before using a will kit.

It is critical that certain requirements must be met to ensure that you have a valid will. Several rules apply.

What is an Enduring Power of Guardianship? An Enduring Power of Guardianship (EPG) is a critical legal document that allows you to plan...

Life insurance is a critical component of a well-prepared estate plan.

A will with testamentary trusts differs significantly from a standard will with direct gifts. The key advantage of a testamentary trust...

Letters of Administration is a Supreme Court order confirming the administrator’s authority to deal with the estate of a person who has died

Often, a person when making a Will wants to make sure that their surviving partner can continue to live in the family home after their...

Marriage and your Will Section 14 of the Wills Act 1970 (WA) provides that a Will is revoked by the marriage of the testator. If you have...

Your estate plan will ensure that if you lack capacity or if your pass away, your affairs will be managed according to your wishes.

If you ticked one or more items on this checklist please do not use a Will Kit, instead call us on 04211 45637 for help: 1. You are in a...

Who should you appoint as your executor? The executor must have an interest in the estate administration – the executor will usually be...