Will Tips – Part 2
Part 2 addresses the issue of revocation and includes the tale of a will destroyed in a drunken rage.
This blog is part of a series on the practical considerations and issues associated with writing a will. Part 1 addressed the heading, commencement and testimonium of the Will, Part 2…
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Digital Probate
The Courts Administration Authority is preparing to launch its new Electronic Court Management System known as CourtSA for Probate matters from 26 November 2018 promising quicker processing but no cost savings to court users.
CourtSA will essentially allow us to provide data to complete online forms for the purpose of the…
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Phone Wills
The Supreme Court of Queensland has decided that the recorded wishes of a dying woman filmed on a phone is valid as her final Will.
Last year I posted blogs addressing text message wills and the emerging trend of video wills.
The landmark decision in the matter of Marian Demowbray involved an application lodged by…
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What is probate?
Probate is a document issued by the Supreme Court of South Australia where a Will has been proved to its satisfaction.
The Supreme Court of South Australia is the only court in this state that can make orders in connection with the validity of a Will of a deceased person…
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