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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 information from Legal Aid NSW on wills, including why make a will, costs and making a valid will.
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.
NCAT's Guardianship Division makes decisions about people who have a decision making disability. Find information including the application process, forms, and hearings.
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.
Looking for more? The State Library has a wealth of legal information in its collections. Try searching our various resources to find more.
