wills

How do you plan for your pet's wellbeing if it outlives you?

31 Oct 2022

There are some key dos and do nots when it comes to taking care of a pet in your will, says a UNSW expert in inheritance law.

What happens if you die without a will?

14 Jul 2022

Making a will is the best way to smooth the process of transferring your estate once you die.

What happens to your debts when you die?

31 Mar 2020

Nothing is certain except for death and taxes. And even after death, taxes are one of the first liabilities to be paid off, but what about the rest of your debts?

The pros and cons of DIY wills

09 Mar 2020

Choosing the cheaper option of a DIY will might end up costing you more in the end, warns a UNSW Law academic.

Appointing an executor requires careful consideration

Why appointing an executor for your will requires careful consideration

25 Feb 2020

Appointing an executor is the biggest power you will ever bestow on someone so make sure it’s someone you trust, says Professor Vines from UNSW Law.

What happens if you don’t have a will when you die?

19 Feb 2020

UNSW law expert cautions not having a will when you die may result in a very different scenario from the one you intended.

Where there's a will

15 Jul 2013

A new handbook by Prue Vines shows that a legal document can help bridge the divide between the courts and Aboriginal culture when it comes to the wishes of the dead.