100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

B2B column: The curse of the homemade will strikes again

Do you have a news tip? Click here to send to our news team.

Year-round flights across the ditch have arrived

Flights have started on a new year-round service across the ditch. Jetstar passengers travelled between Auckland and the Sunshine Coast on Friday, to mark the More

Childcare centre with 130 places proposed for development area

A new childcare centre is on the cards for a Sunshine Coast growth belt. Nirimba ELC Property One Pty Limited proposes to build a childcare More

Why airfares are rising: tourism expert

Multiple factors are contributing to elevated airfares this holiday season, according to a University of the Sunshine Coast tourism academic. Low competition, a shortage of More

Property experts join board of regional business group

Two property development experts have been appointed to the board of the region's leading business advocacy group. Stockland Aura project director Josh Sondergeld and Scanlon More

Sami Muirhead: rolling in festive bliss

What would your last meal be if you had to decide today? I know mine is a fresh prawn roll. Nothing in this world beats More

Photo of the day: after the storm

This photo was taken by Jo Allayialis from Cotton Tree pier after a storm. If you have a photo of the day offering, email photo@sunshinecoastnews.com.au More.

I have written previously about the pitfalls of home-made Wills.

Although it may sound like I’m trying to drum up business in recommending your Will be prepared by a solicitor, there is some support from Master Sanderson in a recent Supreme Court of Western Australia decision.

The case dealt with an ambiguous term in a home-made Will.

Trent Wakerley from Kruger Law.

Master Sanderson stated: “The deceased drafted an ambiguous clause which has led to confusion and dissent within the family. It has also led to the expense of this litigation. The cost of a professionally drafted Will pales in comparison with the legal fees the estate will have to bear as a consequence of this action.”

It is sensible to take appropriate financial and legal advice when acquiring assets during your lifetime.

It is also sensible to take that same advice in ensuring those assets are distributed in the way you intend on your passing.

There are many matters to consider as part of an effective estate plan.

By not taking on the responsibility to have your Will and estate plan in place, you can cause unnecessary emotional hurt and significant cost to friends and family members.

Trent Wakerley, Director, Kruger Law, Level 3 Ocean Central, Ocean Street, Maroochydore, 5443 9600, krugerlaw.com.au

This column is part of our Business 2 Business (B2B) series featuring industry leaders sharing their expertise. For more great articles, SUBSCRIBE to our FREE news feed, direct to your inbox daily. All you need to do is enter your name and email below.

Subscribe to SCN’s free daily news email

Hidden
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
[scn_go_back_button] Return Home
Share