The Australian military compensation scheme is designed to provide support for armed forces personnel who have been injured (physical or mental injury) or suffered illness related to their service.
Most adult Australians do not have a Will. An unfortunate consequence of waiting to finalise such an important document is that life is uncertain. It is important to protect your wishes, and a crucial component of estate planning and maintenance is your testamentary capacity.
Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging time, and navigating the process of claiming a death benefit from a superannuation fund can add to the stress. This blog outlines the steps to take when you need to make a death benefit claim through a deceased person’s superannuation fund.
In August 2024, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered a decision which involved a question of interpretation of the Will of ‘Penelope Comino’ and highlights the importance of reviewing and updating your Will regularly, particularly where there has been a change in your circumstances.