Changes to Powers of Attorney

From 1 September 2015 there will be significant changes to the laws relating to powers of attorney.  The new Powers of Attorney Act 2014 comes into force from that date and will replace two previous Acts regulating powers of attorney.   The forms of the powers of attorney are yet to be finalised, however there will
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Challenges to Wills changes

On 1 January 2015 sweeping changes to Part IV of the Administration & Probate Act 1958 (Vic) were introduced that significantly narrows the range of people who can challenge a Will and bring a family provision claim against an estate in Victoria.  For more details see Challenges to Wills link.