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Information sheets.

Thank you for your recent interaction with YHC Lawyers. Below is our library of information sheets for your reference. Download any that are helpful to you.

Information Sheets

Please take an information sheet.

Click a sheet below to download it. Each one is a short, plain-English guide on a common question about Wills, enduring documents and estates. If anything raises a question, our team is happy to help.

01

Why You Need a Will and Enduring Power of Attorney

The essentials of why every adult should have a Will and an Enduring Power of Attorney in place, and what happens without them.

PDF · 138 KB

02

When Should You Update Your Will and Enduring Power of Attorney

The life events and circumstances that are a signal to revisit your Will and Enduring Power of Attorney.

PDF · 141 KB

03

I'm Single - Why Do I Need a Will and Enduring Power of Attorney

Why a Will and an Enduring Power of Attorney matter just as much when you are single, and the risks of not having them.

PDF · 180 KB

04

Separation or Divorce - Critical Considerations for Your Will and EPOA

How separation and divorce affect your Will and Enduring Power of Attorney, and the critical steps to take.

PDF · 169 KB

05

What Are TDT Wills

An introduction to testamentary discretionary trust Wills and the protection and flexibility they can offer.

PDF · 134 KB

06

Powers of Attorney

An overview of Enduring Powers of Attorney - what they cover, who you appoint, and when they take effect.

PDF · 138 KB

07

Advance Health Directives

How an Advance Health Directive records your wishes for medical treatment and guides those who care for you.

PDF · 183 KB

08

Next Steps After the Passing of a Loved One

A practical guide to the first steps and decisions that follow the passing of a family member or friend.

PDF · 194 KB

09

What Is Probate

An explanation of what probate is, when it is needed, and how the grant process works in Queensland.

PDF · 169 KB

10

Defending an Estate

An overview of the challenges an estate can face and how an estate is defended and protected.

PDF · 133 KB

11

Loan Chow Speaker Profile

A speaker profile for Loan Chow, for event organisers considering a presentation on Wills and estate planning.

PDF · 151 KB

Map

Printable Map to YHC Lawyers

Directions and a printable map to help you find our Brisbane office for your appointment.

PDF · 154 KB

Recognition

Among Queensland’s most respected estate lawyers.

  • Recommended Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers - Queensland, 2019 - 2025 (Loan Chow)
  • Tier-Ranked Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Firm - Queensland, 2020 - 2025 (YHC Lawyers)
  • Recommended Estates Litigation Law Firm - Queensland, 2022 - 2025 (YHC Lawyers)
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in Australia - Trusts & Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning (2025 - 2027)

Let’s put the right plans in place.

Speak with Loan or Shen Chow about your Will, enduring documents or estate. We’ll explain your options clearly and take care of the detail.