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Don’t Leave it to Chance: Why You Need a Will
Wills Amy Atkinson Wills Amy Atkinson

Don’t Leave it to Chance: Why You Need a Will

As the years go by, we accumulate more than just memories—we gather assets, relationships, and responsibilities. Whether it's your home in one of Melbourne's charming suburbs, your cherished family heirlooms, or the savings you've worked so hard to build, these are the things that make up your legacy. But what happens if you pass away without a will? The consequences might be more significant—and more complicated—than you think.

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Unleashing the Power of Testamentary Trusts: Demystifying Legal Jargon for a Secure Future
Wills Nicholas Plummer Wills Nicholas Plummer

Unleashing the Power of Testamentary Trusts: Demystifying Legal Jargon for a Secure Future

Testamentary trusts, testamentary discretionary trusts, TT, TDT - the legal terminology can be overwhelming, but at their core, they all signify a trust established in a will, springing to life after the willmaker's passing. Testamentary trusts bear striking similarities to family trusts, technically known as discretionary trusts, but they hold a unique quality: they remain dormant until the appointed time.

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