A Binding Death Benefit Nomination is a way to stipulate who will receive your superannuation benefits upon your death.

In Queensland, end-of-life planning involves advance care planning and, in limited cases, voluntary assisted dying. While VAD allows eligible adults with capacity to request medical assistance to end their life, advance care planning guides future health decisions if capacity is lost. Documents like advance health directives and enduring powers of attorney ensure your wishes are respected. Seek legal advice to protect your choices.

Being appointed as an Attorney under an EPOA or Advance Health Directive is a legal and ethical responsibility. You make personal and health decisions for a loved one when they lack capacity, guided by Queensland law. Understanding your duties, respecting the Principal’s wishes, and seeking professional advice is essential. Without an enduring document, QCAT or the Public Guardian may need to step in.

Mutually binding wills are tailored estate planning tools for couples, particularly in blended or complex families, to ensure agreed outcomes are honoured. Unlike mirror wills, they are legally enforceable and prevent one partner from changing their will after the first death. While they provide certainty and protect stepchildren, they involve permanent commitments, legal complexity, and require careful planning and professional advice.

Losing a child is an unimaginably difficult time. In Queensland, families may need to navigate legal steps including coronial processes, estate administration (as children cannot make Wills), management of assets or trusts, and potential compensation claims where a death involves negligence. Clear legal guidance can help families manage these obligations while focusing on grief and support.

If you believe a deceased person hasn’t provided adequately for you in their Will, you may be able to contest it through a Family Provision Claim under Queensland law. Eligible claimants include spouses, children, former partners, or financially dependent persons. Claims must usually be made within nine months, and the court considers needs, relationships, and the estate. RHC Solicitors provides expert guidance, evidence gathering, negotiation, and representation to help achi

When a loved one dies in Queensland, families face both emotional and practical challenges. This guide outlines key steps: notifying family and services, arranging funerals, securing assets, locating the Will, applying for probate or letters of administration, administering the estate, and finalising affairs. Executors and administrators have legal duties and can seek a lawyer’s guidance, while also prioritising their own wellbeing.

Many people think that creating a Will is all that’s needed to ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes. However, estate planning is much more than just preparing a Will. A comprehensive approach ensures that all of your assets, those covered by your Will and those that aren’t, are handled correctly, protecting your loved ones and reducing the risk of disputes.

When it comes to estate planning, many Queenslanders focus on Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOA), and family trusts. But they often overlook one of their most valuable assets: their superannuation. If you have an SMSF, here are some essential considerations to ensure your wishes are properly reflected and legally enforceable when the time comes.

In our digital world, many of us store our most valuable personal and financial information online. Yet when it comes to estate planning, digital assets are often overlooked despite being an important part of our lives and legacy. Whether it's social media accounts, cryptocurrency, online businesses or cloud-stored photos and files, these digital assets can hold significant sentimental and financial value. Here's what you need to know about managing your digital assets as p

When someone close to us passes away, the legal processes involved are often a great unknown. Amongst physical and emotional grief, applying for a Grant of Probate can feel overwhelming, especially when the person responsible for managing the estate doesn’t have the funds to cover legal or court costs upfront. So what can you do if you’ve been appointed as executor but don’t have access to money to take the first step?

Keeping your will safe is essential to ensuring your final wishes are respected and your loved ones are properly provided for after your death. Let's discover discover why safe storage of your Will is so important, your options for keeping it secure, and what could happen if things go wrong.

When a person passes away leaving a valid Will, their executor is generally responsible for applying for a Grant of Probate, a formal recognition by the Supreme Court of Queensland that the Will is legally valid and that the executor is authorised to administer the estate. A key requirement of this application is providing the Supreme Court with the original Will, of which there can only ever be one. But what happens if that original Will is lost and only a copy can be foun

When someone passes away, managing their estate is a serious responsibility. This role involves not just carrying out the deceased’s wishes but also complying with legal requirements, managing finances, and sometimes handling disputes between beneficiaries and other parties. Whether you’ve been appointed as an Executor or are drafting your own Will, understanding the scope of this role and the important. Let's break down what an Executor's duties are and how to navigate dispu

The loss of a loved one brings emotional hardship, and dealing with the financial aspects of their estate can add further stress. In Australia, one area that commonly raises questions is how and when superannuation death benefits can be accessed. Let's outline the key steps, considerations and timelines involved, and help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence.