At Tiyce & Lawyers, we understand the importance of honouring legacies, especially those woven with threads of sacrifice and service. That's why we're proud to announce a special initiative dedicated to those who have served in the Australian Defence Forces and their families. We believe that honouring the sacrifices of our [...]
Regular readers of our blog will know we're big fans of fur babies. We've written a lot about considering pets in your will and what happens to pets if a couple separates. Now our Principal Michael Tiyce has been interviewed by Animal Friendly Life for their article on making sure your [...]
As Wills and Estate solicitors we hear comments like the title of this post all too often. Mostly, they are said jovially and when people are having a difficult discussion about what they want to do with their property when they die. While you can in fact leave everything to the [...]
The rapidly evolving digital landscape has transformed our idea of what constitutes an asset, expanding it beyond physical possessions, to encompass a vast array of virtual and digital possessions. These digital assets can still have either or both economic or sentimental value – so what happens to these digital assets when [...]
New South Wales has a unique legal doctrine in the area of Wills and Estates known as the “Notional Estate”. What is a notional estate claim? A notional estate claim is a legal avenue for dependants of a deceased to seek the reacquisition of assets into the estate, which were disposed [...]
I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER for the CHAIN OF FOOLS singer Aretha Franklin’s family arguing over which Will to R-E-S-P-E-C-T after she died in 2018 While it is strongly recommended that you consult an experienced Wills and Estates solicitor to assist you in drafting your Will, did you know that a [...]
Advanced Health Care Directives vs Enduring Guardian - what is the difference and which one should I have? In New South Wales, an Advanced Health Care Directive and an Enduring Guardian are two different legal documents that allow individuals to plan and make decisions regarding their future health and personal care. [...]
What is probate of a Will in NSW? Probate is the legal process that confirms the validity of a deceased person's Will and grants the Executor(s) named in the Will the authority to administer the Estate. In New South Wales, you may need to apply for Probate depending on the value [...]
Appointing a friend or family member as your Attorney is one of the most important decisions you may make in your lifetime. A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint a person or persons, Trustee or organisation to manage your legal and financial affairs on your [...]
In order to create a valid Will, the writer must have capacity at the time they give instructions to their solicitor to draft the Will and at the time they execute it. The law requires that a testator:- Must have understood the nature and significance of the act of making a [...]