Szabo & Associates News & Updates

The creation of a valid Will requires care and attention, so that our wishes for the distribution of our property will be clearly communicated to those we leave behind when we die. It is for this reason that the law sets out strict requirements for how a Will is to be properly constituted.

It has been over a year since the passing of one of Hollywood’s most successful and revered actors. Robin Williams, who took his own life, still features in today’s headlines but not as a result of the success of his posthumous films. In the most recent story, Mr Williams is reported to have taken steps to ensure that one of his most famous roles is not resurrected in the future.

A legendary celebrity couple has recently announced that they are bringing their 13-year marriage to an end. It was reported here that Gwen Stefani and her husband Gavin Rossdale are divorcing following evidence that Mr Rossdale was unfaithful, having pursued a three-year affair with the couple’s Australian nanny, Mindy Mann. It was reported that Miss Stefani discovered her husband’s infidelity when she found revealing pictures and explicit messages between the pair on her child's iPad. 

Your Will is one of the most important documents you will ever write. However, there are a number of factors that can invalidate a Will, therefore, it is essential to keep such an important document up to date.

DIY Wills are becoming more common in Australia with more people attempting to make minor savings by making their own Will.