Executor Insights and Case Studies

Most Australians have a Will that covers theirhouse, their car and their bank accounts; but what about their Bitcoin, their Netflix account, their online share portfolio, or the Instagram account with 50,000 followers that earns advertising revenue? For most people, these assetssimply vanish or become inaccessible when they die.

When appointing an executor , it is important for a client to discuss the matter with their solicitor to ensure theestate is managed effectively and in the best interests of all beneficiaries. The choice of executor can have significant implications for the administration of the estate, particularly where the estate is large, complex, or involves multiple beneficiaries.  Every estate is unique in...

In this episode, we will be looking at a real-life situationoften faced by Executors, a sudden, unexpected death.

Key Topics How is the role of an executor distinct from that of an attorney or beneficiary? The Legal Principles that apply to anExecutor What Executors Actually Do Day-to-Day Challenges that Executors Face Case Study One - excessive funeral costs Case Study Two - distributing assets too quickly