Wills, estates and planning ahead

How do you make a valid will, and what happens if you don't leave a will? What does an executor do? And how can you ensure your wishes are followed if you become incapacitated?

 

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Find frequently asked questions about probate, probate forms, application fact sheets and information about online probate notices, from the Supreme Court of NSW.

 

The Public Guardian is appointed by the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) or Supreme Court of NSW to make healthcare, lifestyle and medical decisions for a person who lacks decision-making ability.

 

Information from NSW Fair Trading about where to start and the steps to take when arranging a funeral, including using funeral directors and contributory and pre-paid funerals.

 

The Aboriginal Wills Handbook deals with making culturally appropriate wills for Aboriginal people.

 
 

This book deals comprehensively with the issue of capacity and the common law and statute law in Australia over a wide range of the situations in which questions of capacity arise.

 
 

A guide to assessing a person's capacity to make legal, medical, financial and personal decisions.

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Legislation and case law

NSW legislation

Find all NSW legislation, including current and historical Acts, Regulations, Gazettes and Bills. 

NSW caselaw

Find cases from NSW courts and tribunals, including the Supreme Court, Local Court, and the Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)

AustLII

Find legislation and cases from all Australian jurisdictions.

Federal Register of Legislation

Find all Commonwealth legislation, including current and historical Acts, Legislative Instruments, Gazettes and Bills.