So we touched on an aspect in the last episode about capacity. So let's look at that and see what qualifies as capacity. And even some illnesses that we think affects people's capacity and actually doesn't.

Questions asked include: The proverbial will made on a napkin is there actually any way of making that valid? What about electronic signatures? How does that work? In the next episode we're going to be talking more about capacity in relation to wills and estates.

Topics discussed in this episode include How do the matters work within the court? So, what are the chances of winning? How much does it cost to contest a will?

Topics include: Are there time limits for contesting a will? Would it be worth taking the time pursuing to your Auntie Jones cookbook in an estate because of the costs involved?

Today we're talking primarily about contesting a will. And all the different aspects of that. Topics include What actually is contesting a will? A further deep dive into who are eligible people to contest. What would be a definition of a close personal relationship?

Topics include: Somebody has passed away and there are disputes and fights, What are the options for resolving that? Thanks to Hollywood we hear about fights over personal effects. So how is that covered in the will? And how can you possibly limit that in a will? But if you bought a boat, as an example, and then you haven't put it in the will can that make things even more complicated?

Topics covered include: What is a grant of representation What is the role of the executor? What is Letters of administration? Are executors paid?

Hi, I'm Kate Donnan an associate at De Groots. In this episode, we'll be talking about all things estate administration. Topics we will cover include: How to avoid disputes with a well-written will. When you tell people I want to be buried or cremated or whichever your wishes may be, that's not enough.

Can you appoint a beneficiary as the executor of a will? 3:00 Max when it comes to superannuation, there's all sorts of confusion out there, especially around even if you've got a beneficiary, the superannuation fund itself can actually decide to give it to somebody else. 5.32  How does a trust work? 7:28 It's definitely important that a trust is distributed, how you want it to be, but does a trust actually form part of your estate? 10.21

Topics covered include; What does an estate planning lawyer actually do? What’s the difference between a will and estate planning? 3:34 When do I need a will? 5:44 Can you really do your own will? 8:46 How often should you update a will? 10:37 Can I leave my estate to my cat? 14:37