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Not all property you own can be gifted in a Will. For example, a gift of your share of jointly owned property will fail if you are survived by a joint owner as your interest will pass to survivor. Another common misconception is that superannuation automatically forms part of your estate. It’s essential you understand which property can and cannot be distributed in a Will. If you are unsure where you stand, hire a Brisbane Wills Lawyer to assess your position so you can prepare an estate plan to protect you and your loved ones from failed gifts.

While you may leave your estate to whoever you want, if you make no provision for a spouse, child (including step-child) or another person who is financially dependent on you, they may contest your Will. Such disputes are extremely stressful for your family, impose a greater burden on your Executor and ultimately leave a smaller pool of assets for your loved ones. With proper estate planning, the chance of your estate being contested can be minimized and often avoided.

We can’t choose when to die but we can choose what happens. At Will & Estate Lawyers Australia we take pride in providing complete estate planning solutions which don’t leave any questions unanswered. A Will by itself sometimes won’t cover all your needs. What happens if I no longer have capacity to look after myself? How can I tell my children’s guardians how I would like them to be cared for if I’m not around?When you instruct a Brisbane Estate Planning Lawyer you can complete a well-rounded plan- Will- Enduring Power of Attorney- Advanced Health Directive- Statement of Wishes- Binding Death Nomination After preparing for the worst, you can get on with enjoying life reassured that you have a plan in place.