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The Victorian man changed his will to leave the bulk of his estate to an online love interest.

The $2 million inheritance and the online romance

Months before he died, a man changed his will to leave most of his fortune to a person he’d never met.

  • Michaela Whitbourn

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Lawyers report an increase in inquiries about wills and inheritances after the holiday period.

‘Boxing Day epiphany’: How Christmas lunch can spark family inheritance feuds

Lawyers say the rise in get-togethers over summer triggers a flurry of requests for advice about wills and inheritances. These are their key lessons.

  • Michaela Whitbourn
A Sydney woman has admitted misappropriating funds from her late mother’s estate.

Sydney woman misappropriated $1 million after inheritance fight with brothers

“I didn’t need it. I wanted it,” the woman told the NSW Supreme Court after admitting that she took the money from her late mother’s estate.

  • Michaela Whitbourn
As the festive season rolls around, the giving of financial gifts is often a point of interest for retirees and pensioners.

How gifting your grandkids money could actually increase your pension

If you’re gifting from a financial asset – like money in the bank or shares – giving it away won’t hurt your pension. In fact, it could help.

  • Rachel Lane
A brother and sister took their younger brother to court over the multimillion-dollar “early inheritance” he received from their father.

A son’s ‘early inheritance’ and a family feud over $20m properties

A trio of siblings ended up in a Sydney court after their father gave his youngest child a multimillion-dollar gift before his death.

  • Michaela Whitbourn
Hope and Tom Clifford fought for years after scammers intercepted their property settlement.

Hope and Tom paid $250,000 to secure their dream home, then nearly lost it all

More than 100,000 Australians lost about $175 million in the first half of the year to financial scams.

  • Shona Hendley
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About 70 per cent of Australians don’t have a legally binding will.

Should you pass on your inheritance before you die?

Living inheritances are increasingly becoming a top contender for ageing Australians weighing up their options when it comes to inheritance planning.

  • Grace Bacon
Gen Z workers might be pessimistic about money, but they’re likely to earn more over the long run.

Young workers are banking on their inheritance. I don’t blame them

With a massive wealth transfer under way and property prices continuing to rise, it’s little wonder many desperately hope to be left something in the will.

  • Victoria Devine
Danni Petrovic says we’ve lost the art of talking about death. She would like to change that.

The conversation no one wants to have with their parents (and it’s not about sex)

It’s an uncomfortable topic for many but experts say understanding your parents’ wishes before they pass will save additional heartache later on.

  • Robyn Willis
Inheriting a large amount late in life can feel overwhelming, but there are plenty of ways to put your money to work.

I’m 68 and about to inherit $1.5 million. What should I do with it?

Inheriting a large amount late in life can feel overwhelming, but there are plenty of ways to put your money to work.

  • Paul Benson

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/inheritance-hp7