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• General law practice
• Based in the Redlands, SEQ
• Clients throughout Queensland
• Fair and reasonable charges
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http://www.ward.legal

Thank you G and S for your review.👉Ward Legal Queensland for Wills and Estate Law - Estate Planning, Pre-Nuptial and Dur...
01/09/2026

Thank you G and S for your review.

👉Ward Legal Queensland for Wills and Estate Law - Estate Planning, Pre-Nuptial and During Relationship Binding Financial Agreements, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Probate, Letters of Administration and Estate Administration.

Contact us to see how we can assist you with your matter.
📨Email: [email protected]
☎️Phone: 07 3134 2796
📲 Mobile: 0424 839 273
🤳Website: https://wardlegal.au

🌷Thank you, Anne, for the beautiful flowers. We’re pleased to have been able to assist you. 🌷👉Ward Legal Queensland for ...
01/09/2026

🌷Thank you, Anne, for the beautiful flowers. We’re pleased to have been able to assist you. 🌷

👉Ward Legal Queensland for Wills and Estate Law - Estate Planning, Pre-Nuptial and During Relationship Binding Financial Agreements, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Probate, Letters of Administration and Estate Administration.

Contact us to see how we can assist you with your matter.

📨Email: [email protected]
☎️Phone: 07 3134 2796
📲 Mobile: 0424 839 273
🤳Website: https://wardlegal.au

Stepping Into the Role of Executor? These are the questions we’re asked most often:-Getting Started 🔹What do I need to d...
24/08/2026

Stepping Into the Role of Executor?
These are the questions we’re asked most often:-

Getting Started
🔹What do I need to do first?
🔹What happens if there’s no Will at all?
🔹What if we can’t find the Will?
🔹What if I don’t want to be the Executor?

Probate and Legal Authority
🔹What is Probate?
🔹 Do I need Probate?
🔹What is Letters of Administration?

Responsibilities and Decision Making
🔹What are my legal responsibilities?
🔹Can the executor be personally liable for mistakes? (Short answer is yes)
🔹What records do I need to keep as executor?
🔹Who pays the debts of the estate?
🔹 When can the estate be distributed?

Managing Estate Assets
🔹 How do I deal with shares, property, a house or other estates in the estate?
🔹How do I deal with digital assets or online accounts?
Working With Others
🔹What if beneficiaries disagree with each other?
🔹What if a beneficiary can’t be located?
🔹What if someone challenges the Will?

Practical Administration
🔹Who do I need to notify?
🔹 How do I handle tax returns for the estate?
🔹 Can I claim expenses for carrying out my duties?

These are just a sample of the questions we regularly get asked.
Every estate is different, and the answer often depends on the particular circumstances.

Before You Begin
It’s important for executors to obtain clear legal, financial and tax advice before starting the administration of an estate. Each estate has its own structure, tax implications, risks and obligations, and early guidance helps prevent delays, protect the estate and ensure you meet your obligations.

When you’re named as an executor, the role can feel overwhelming and daunting. It doesn't need to be. Contact us to see how we can assist.

👉Ward Legal Queensland for Wills and Estate Law - Estate Planning, Pre-Nuptial and During Relationship Binding Financial Agreements, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Probate, Letters of Administration and Estate Administration.
📨Email: [email protected]
☎️Phone: 07 3134 2796
📲 Mobile: 0424 839 273
🤳Website: https://wardlegal.au

💁‍♀️Kinda chic to have an Enduring Power of Attorney even when you’re young and capable. If you can’t act, someone must...
23/08/2026

💁‍♀️Kinda chic to have an Enduring Power of Attorney even when you’re young and capable. If you can’t act, someone must. An EPA lets you choose who — or the Court 👨‍⚖️ may decide.

🔹Many people think Enduring Powers of Attorney are only for older adults, but they’re just as important when you’re young, independent, and busy.
🔹An EPA is a legal document that lets you nominate trusted people to make decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself — whether that’s because of an accident, surgery, illness, or an unexpected event.
🔹These decisions may be about financial matters, personal matters, or health care. You can also choose when your Attorney’s financial powers begin — immediately, only if you lose capacity, or at another time you specify. Their personal/health powers only operate when you don’t have capacity.

❎Without an EPA, decisions don’t pause. If you lose capacity, the Court (QCAT) may need to appoint someone to act for you. And if no suitable person is available — or there’s conflict — the Public Trustee or Public Guardian may be appointed. They can charge fees, and they may not be the person you would have chosen.

🔹An EPA lets you decide who steps in, not a tribunal.
🔹It’s an important document that becomes essential at the moments you don’t expect. And it’s one of the most practical “adulting” steps you can take.

📣Important to know
🔹The Enduring Power of Attorney document must be prepared using the prescribed form and must be correctly signed and witnessed by a qualified person in order for the document to be valid.

Disclaimer: General information only, not legal advice.

🤳Contact Ward Legal Queensland to advise on and prepare your Enduring Power of Attorney.
👉Ward Legal Queensland for Wills and Estate Law - Estate Planning, Pre-Nuptial and During Relationship Binding Financial Agreements, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Probate, Letters of Administration and Estate Administration.
📨Email: [email protected]
☎️Phone: 07 3134 2796
📲 Mobile: 0424 839 273
🤳Website: https://wardlegal.au/

🚶‍♀️‍➡️Before you head out this weekend, take five minutes to check your super — especially your Binding Death Benefit N...
21/08/2026

🚶‍♀️‍➡️Before you head out this weekend, take five minutes to check your super — especially your Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN). 🏃‍➡️

👩‍💻It’s the easiest “life admin” task you’ll do all week. Log in, look for Nominations or Beneficiaries, and make sure you’ve actually made a BDBN. It should only take 5 minutes to check what you have in place - then take a moment to read on and consider whether you need financial or legal advice about what to do next.

✨Why it matters:
🔹A BDBN tells your super fund exactly who should receive your super if you pass away. Without one, the trustee decides — not your Will, not your family, and not necessarily the person you intended.
☕It takes less time than grabbing your morning coffee, and it gives you certainty that your super will go where you choose.

💼Think Your Super Is Covered by Your Will? It Isn’t.
Superannuation doesn’t automatically form part of your estate.
It sits in a trust and is governed by superannuation law, which means your fund’s trustee decides who receives your superannuation death benefit — unless you have a valid Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN).

❌Don’t be caught out by confusing terminology.
🔹Many people believe they’ve already made a Binding Death Benefit Nomination — but in reality, they’ve only completed a General or Non-Binding Nomination (which often but not always has to be renewed every 3 years).
🔹These General non-binding nominations simply “guide” the trustee and do not compel them to follow your wishes.
🔹Only a valid, correctly executed BDBN removes trustee discretion and ensures your super is paid to the people you intend.
🔹A BDBN must meet strict legal and fund requirements. If it doesn’t, it becomes non-binding — and the trustee has full discretion.

❎Without a valid BDBN:
🔹The trustee may pay your super to your estate or directly to a dependant
🔹They do not have to follow your Will
🔹Your wishes may not be honoured
🔹Disputes can arise

👉Keep It Current
🔹Most BDBNs lapse every three years. If they aren’t renewed, they become non binding. Some funds offer non lapsing nominations — but many don’t!.
🔹If your fund requires renewal every three years, consider whether a different fund may better suit your needs. Renewal can be missed due to oversight, lack of reminders, or loss of capacity.

❗Before switching funds, seek legal and financial advice. Rolling over your super may affect existing entitlements, especially if you have a current or potential income protection or TPD claim.

📌Tips:
✅Review your super fund’s nomination options. There are restrictions upon whom you can nominate. If the nomination you make is not valid, then it becomes non-binding on the Trustee.
✅Get advice on whether your BDBN is valid and appropriate from an estate planning and tax perspective.
✅Seek legal and financial advice before making changes.
✅Set reminders to renew your nomination if your fund requires it.

Disclaimer: General information only, not legal advice for your circumstances.

👉Contact Ward Legal Queensland for Wills and Estate Law - Estate Planning, Pre-Nuptial and During Relationship Binding Financial Agreements, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Probate, Letters of Administration and Estate Administration.

📨Email: [email protected]
☎️Phone: 07 3134 2796
📲 Mobile: 0424 839 273
🤳Website: https://wardlegal.au/

✨Kinda chic to finally get your estate planning sorted after meaning to do it for ages.✨Many clients tell us they’ve bee...
21/08/2026

✨Kinda chic to finally get your estate planning sorted after meaning to do it for ages.✨

Many clients tell us they’ve been meaning to get their Will or estate plan done for ages. They aren't sure what they want or what options are available, life gets busy, priorities shift, and the idea keeps getting scrunched up and pushed aside — just like the orange, green, red and blue paper.

But that yellow “light bulb moment”? That’s usually when they sit down with a solicitor, get clear advice, and finally feel the relief of having everything sorted properly.

Estate planning doesn’t need to be overwhelming. One calm conversation can bring all the pieces together.

🤳Contact Ward Legal Queensland to see how we can assist.

👉Ward Legal Queensland for Wills and Estate Law - Estate Planning, Pre-Nuptial and During Relationship Binding Financial Agreements, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Probate, Letters of Administration and Estate Administration.
📨Email: [email protected]
☎Phone: 07 3134 2796
📲Mobile: 0424 839 273
👉Website: https://wardlegal.au/

🐾Have you thought about who will care for your pets if something happens to you? 🐈For many people, pets are family. But ...
18/08/2026

🐾Have you thought about who will care for your pets if something happens to you? 🐈

For many people, pets are family. But under Queensland law, they aren’t treated as dependants — which means their future care depends entirely on the plans you put in place.

We often see situations where a pet’s care becomes uncertain because a Will or Enduring Power of Attorney didn’t include clear instructions, or wasn’t completed at all. It can create stress at a time when families are already navigating difficult circumstances.
Including your pets in your estate planning is simple and makes a real difference. You can nominate a trusted caregiver, leave funds for ongoing expenses, and record your wishes so your pet continues to receive the care and stability they’re used to.

A small step now ensures your animals are safe, supported and loved — no matter what life brings.

Disclaimer: General information only. Seek legal advice to ensure your documents reflect your wishes.

👉Ward Legal Queensland for Wills and Estate Law - Estate Planning, Pre-Nuptial and During Relationship Binding Financial Agreements, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Probate, Letters of Administration and Estate Administration.

📨Email: [email protected]
☎Phone: 07 3134 2796
📲Mobile: 0424 839 273
🤳Website: https://wardlegal.au/

🧠Capacity matters — and we see the impact of it every week. 🧠One of the most common situations we face is people coming ...
17/08/2026

🧠Capacity matters — and we see the impact of it every week. 🧠
One of the most common situations we face is people coming to us too late to make a valid Will or Enduring Power of Attorney. By the time a family reaches out, their loved one may no longer have the decision making capacity required to sign these documents. It’s an incredibly difficult position for everyone involved.

🔹Capacity isn’t about age — it’s about understanding. To make a Will or Enduring Power of Attorney, a person must be able to comprehend what the document is, what it does, and the consequences of their choices. Illness, injury or cognitive decline can affect this suddenly or gradually.
🔹Putting these documents in place early, while capacity is clear, avoids stress and uncertainty later. It ensures your wishes are properly recorded and the people you trust are able to step in when needed.
🔹At Ward Legal Qld, we guide clients through this process in a calm, structured way and answer any questions about capacity, timing and next steps.
🔹If this has been on your “to do list” for a while, reaching out sooner rather than later makes all the difference. If capacity is in issue, then your Will may be more likely to be challenged or not be a valid Will.

👉Ward Legal Queensland for Wills and Estate Law - Estate Planning, Pre-Nuptial and During Relationship Binding Financial Agreements, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Probate, Letters of Administration and Estate Administration.

📨Email: [email protected]
☎️Phone: 07 3134 2796
📲Mobile: 0424 839 273
🤳Website: https://wardlegal.au/

Your Estate Plan Should Match Your Life — Not Lag Behind.👭Just like these two are perfectly coordinated, your estate pla...
15/08/2026

Your Estate Plan Should Match Your Life — Not Lag Behind.

👭Just like these two are perfectly coordinated, your estate planning documents should align with your life today. Assets, families, relationships and responsibilities all change. If your Will or EPOA no longer reflects your current life, it may be time for a review.

📌There are a number of significant life events that can affect your estate planning in the future. These include:-
🔹Separation or estrangement from a spouse or de facto partner
🔹Entering into a de facto relationship
🔹Marriage, divorce or changes to a civil partnership
🔹if you change your name
🔹if you have a child, adopt a child, or gain a step-child
🔹death of a Executor, Testamentary Guardian or Beneficiary
🔹Significant changes to your assets or liabilities

If any of these life events occur, it will be necessary for you to have your estate plan reviewed and potentially make a new Will, Enduring Power of Attorney, relevant superannuation Binding Death Benefit Nomination(s) and insurance beneficiary nomination to help ensure that your wishes are carried into effect.

Changes to taxation, superannuation or succession laws can also affect your estate plan, so staying informed is important.

Disclaimer: General Information only and not legal advice for your circumstances.

👉Ward Legal Queensland for Wills and Estate Law - Estate Planning, Pre-Nuptial and During Relationship Binding Financial Agreements, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Probate, Letters of Administration and Estate Administration.
📨Email: [email protected]
☎️Phone: 07 3134 2796
📲Mobile: 0424 839 273
🤳Website: https://wardlegal.au/

🐞Small Things Matter in Estate Planning 🐞Just like a ladybug, the small things in life often carry more meaning than we ...
15/08/2026

🐞Small Things Matter in Estate Planning 🐞

Just like a ladybug, the small things in life often carry more meaning than we realise. Estate planning isn’t only about major assets — it’s also about the personal items, digital accounts, passwords, memberships, pets 🐾 and everyday details that tell your story. A well prepared Will helps ensure those small but important things are handled the way you intend.

❌Critical warning: Why you shouldn’t include confidential information such as passwords in your Will 👩‍💻
🔹It’s important not to record passwords or login details directly in your Will. Once a Will is signed, it becomes a public document after probate, meaning anyone can access its contents. Including passwords could expose your personal accounts, financial information, or digital assets to risk. Instead, keep a secure record of your digital access details and make sure your executor knows how to locate it safely.

👉Ward Legal Queensland for Wills and Estate Law - Estate Planning, Pre-Nuptial and During Relationship Binding Financial Agreements, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Probate, Letters of Administration and Estate Administration.

📨Email: [email protected]
☎️Phone: 07 3134 2796
📲Mobile: 0424 839 273
🤳Website: https://wardlegal.au/

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