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Proof of Life Documents

Published on: 07/08/2025

Proof of life certificates for overseas pensions and insurers: what they are, who needs them, and how a Victorian notary public certifies them.

Notarial Certificates for Powers of Attorney to be Used in Croatia

Published on: 05/08/2025

How a Victorian notary prepares a power of attorney for use in Croatia, including the notarial certificate, apostille and translation requirements.

New Victorian Probate Fees: What Changed in November 2024

Published on: 20/01/2025

Victoria's probate fees changed on 18 November 2024, with some rising by up to 650 per cent. The new fee schedule and what it means for estates.

What Is a Bare Trust? Key Features and Uses

Published on: 21/11/2024

A bare trust is the simplest form of trust. Learn how it works, its key features, and when it is used in estate planning and administration.

DFAT Authentication Process

Published on: 21/11/2024

How DFAT authentication works for Australian documents used overseas, step by step, and when a notary public must certify the document first.

Jointly Held Assets When Spouses Die at the Same Time

Published on: 29/10/2024

If joint owners die together and the order of death is unknown, the law presumes the older died first. What happens to jointly held assets.

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