What is a power of attorney? We often get asked this common question. So, what is a power of attorney? A power of attorney is a legal document appointing someone to act on your behalf in your property and financial matters. The person who makes the power of attorney is the “principal”. The person appointed to act on your behalf […]
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What are the consequences if you were to die without having made a will? The cost to your family when administering your estate could be quite significant. This would certainly be the case if you have a substantial amount of property, which could include: • Real estate; • Shares; • Motor vehicles; • Bank accounts; • Personal property of value. The purpose of a will […]
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You can contest a will if you feel you have been inadequately provided for or left out altogether. There are plenty of reasons why you may feel that you have not been adequately provided for in a will. The law allows certain eligible people who feel they haven’t been fairly provided for to make a claim and contest a will. […]
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Losing a loved one is a traumatic time in your life. Often it will be the hardest thing we deal with in life. Whether expected or not, it’s never easy. As cliché as it sounds, only time can ease the pain. Moving forward may seem hard, but it’s likely a plan has been set in place by your spouse to […]
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How long has it been since you created your will? How have things changed? When faced with an important task to complete we’re often anxious until it’s done. When it’s done, we feel an immediate wave of relief, and before long it is forgotten about. This is often the case with wills. But, don’t forget about it for too long! There […]
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Fact – Everyone currently working at Sheridan Legal is a parent. To say we ‘get it’ when it comes to the pressures of being a parent is an understatement! We all know our children come first! As parents we worry about the early years. Their health, development & realising we are responsible for keeping this precious little baby alive. The […]
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Why a DIY will is a BAD idea! Most people have heard of DIY will kits, they’re readily available and cheap! Unfortunately, they do come at a higher price than you realise. Why? Because most people who have prepared a DIY will won’t have prepared the document properly. Yes, the price IS appealing. Writing a will is one of the […]
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Why do I need a will? If you were to pass away tomorrow, who would your assets go to? Your house, your car, your savings? Who would step in and ensure your wishes were respected? A will is a legal document that clearly sets out your wishes on who gets what after your death. In a will, you will appoint […]
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What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a document which allows you to appoint another person as your legal representative. Your attorney will step into your shoes and make legal and financial decisions on your behalf if needed. They are authorised to do things like withdraw money from your bank account, sign cheques, sign contracts, sell […]
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You’re driving home from work, excited to start the weekend! When suddenly, a truck heading in the other direction veers into your lane. You have traffic to your left and a concrete barricade to your right, there’s nowhere to go… Have you ever thought about the what ifs? What if the “it’ll never happen to me” did happen to you? […]
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