A recent Supreme Court case exposed a massive estate planning trap that left a blended family facing more than $300,000 in legal fees over a single home. 

Senior Associate Duncan MacDougall breaks down why relying on goodwill and standard wills can backfire and how you can properly protect both your partner and your children.

A recent Supreme Court case exposed a massive estate planning trap that left a blended family facing more than $300,000 in legal fees over a single home. 
Senior Associate Duncan MacDougall breaks down why relying on goodwill and standard wills can backfire and how you can properly protect both your partner and your children.

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Why leaving your home to stepchildren in your will might fail and cost over $300k in court

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As copper theft plunges major South East Queensland motorways into darkness and costs taxpayers tens of millions, the state government is threatening thieves with up to 25 years behind bars. 

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Why leaving your home to stepchildren in your will might fail and cost over $300k in court

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