Domestic and Family Violence and Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney and Superannuation Nominations
The definition of domestic and family violence is widely drawn in Queensland, and an increasing amount of attention is being paid to what is described as coercive control. It would not be uncommon for 2 people who are married or in a de facto relationship to write wills or EPOA’s appointing each other as attorneys and executors. These appointments do not change unless you take steps to implement changes. Therefore if your wishes change, you need to act to give effect to your new intentions and wishes. If you are making plans to leave a relationship, changing your will or your enduring power of attorney is a step that you can consider taking as part of your preparation. If you have already left your relationship, this is something not to forget to attend to. In most situations it should be straightforward and it will not be necessary to notify your former partner, but it would be preferable to take legal advice as there may be situatio...