How Can I Reduce the Risk of My Estate Being Disputed?
Most estate disputes are preventable. In this video, Kevin explains the four protections that matter: a valid, up-to-date Will, realistic gift provisions, explaining your reasoning to family, and, for high-risk estates, appointing a professional executor. Kevin also covers why family provision claims are the most common dispute type and how poor drafting invites them. After watching the video above, it is worth understanding what rights beneficiaries have in an Australian estate.
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Most estate disputes are entirely preventable. They can be prevented by ensuring that you have a valid, up-to-date will, realistic gift provisions where appropriate, explaining your reasons to your family, and, if there’s a high-risk estate, considering the appointment of a professional executor. Family provision claims are the most common type of estate dispute. Poor drafting of a Will can increase the risk of a claim being made.
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