September 2024

Statutory Wills: What if I lose capacity to make a Will?

A Statutory Will can be the solution to estate planning problems where a person has lost capacity. Instead of being made by the person themselves, a Statutory Will is made for them by an Order of the Supreme Court of Victoria. The Wills Act 1997 (Vic) provides this mechanism for the Court to authorise a […]

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Guardians and Administrators: What if I lose capacity and haven’t appointed anyone to make decisions for me?

This article is a continuation of our Incapacity Series where we have recently discussed the Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”) and Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker (“AMTDM”) documents and how they can be used to plan for the possibility that you or someone you know may lose capacity. We now consider what can be

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