Do you regularly make charitable donations? Would you like to allocate a portion of your estate to a specific charity or cause upon your passing? Drafting and considering your estate plan can include more than simply distributing assets among your family and loved ones. It presents an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on your [...]

On 21 January 2024, JK Legal were the proud sponsors of the run and ride legs for the Armadale Triathlon Club Inc. event at Champion Lakes. There were 91 participants for the 7 events which included draft legal and regular triathlon Sprint and Enticer distances, a Mini distance event and [...]

Australia is a remarkable multicultural hub, harbouring a tapestry of nationalities, cultures, and belief systems. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics' 2021 findings, more than 29% of the country's population were born overseas. Given this rich diversity, it is unsurprising that many Australians also own assets beyond their adopted country. In estate planning, a [...]

Generally, any person over the age of 18 years who has legal capacity can make a Will. Legal capacity is a question of the ability to understand and make reasoned decisions about your affairs and may vary depending upon the transaction or decision involved. For example, a person may have [...]

Frequently, lawyers find themselves addressing questions surrounding the differences between an Enduring Power of Attorney and an Enduring Power of Guardianship. This common question is unsurprising, given the similarities between these two legal documents. Both documents appoint a designated person - a Guardian or an Attorney - who can act on your behalf [...]

A Power of Attorney is a document that allows one person (“the donee”) to appoint another person (“the attorney”) to act for the donee concerning the donee’s finances. If the donee loses the capacity to make financial decisions for themselves, the Power of Attorney can no longer operate. That is where an Enduring [...]

It probably won’t bother you at all. But you may be leaving a headache for your family or friends. The purpose of a Will is to give a specific person direction about how to divide your estate when you die. Therefore, your Will does two essential things – it nominates someone you trust [...]