Curae Law

Profit on paper means nothing if the money never lands.

Because the risk isn’t the work… it’s who you’re trusting to pay for it.

We’ve seen businesses carry massive receivables, confident they’re “covered”… until liquidation hits and suddenly that safety net disappears. Guarantees don’t always guarantee. Directors don’t always have capacity to pay.

And what’s left is a hole big enough to shake even a strong business!

Who owes you money right now… and what would actually happen if they didn’t pay?

And, if you had to collect every outstanding dollar this week, would you be protected - or exposed?

Most people assume an executor’s role ends neatly at the will.

It doesn’t.

Because when an executor dies before an estate is finalised, the role doesn’t pause, reset, or get reassigned to someone “more appropriate”.

It passes.

To their executor.

And that’s where things can get unexpectedly complex very quickly.

We’ve seen estates where the original intention was simple and clear, but by the time it’s passed through another layer of administration, the person ultimately managing it has no connection at all to the family, the relationships, or the original wishes behind the estate.

It’s legal. It’s valid. But it can feel completely disconnected from what anyone thought they were agreeing to in the first place.

This is why the structure of your executor choice matters more than most people realise. It’s not just about who you trust today, but how far that trust might need to extend tomorrow.

If you’re not sure whether your will actually holds up under real-life complications like this, it’s worth getting it checked sooner rather than later.

A quick review now can save your family from a much bigger mess later.

He just turned 18.

There’s balloons, a cake, a few drinks with friends…and then paperwork.

Because now he’s inherited $3.2 million.

Without restrictions or guidance. And no one overseeing what happens next.

Full control, overnight. Literally.

It sounds like a dream… until you realise how much can go wrong when money arrives before experience.

This isn’t rare. It’s what happens when a Will is “simple” but not thought through.

If you wouldn’t trust your 18-year-old with $3.2 million today, it might be time to rethink your plan.

You’ve found the property. You love it. You’re already picturing furniture, weekends, what’s next…

And then someone says.. “Have you actually checked the title?”

It’s one of the most overlooked steps in buying property, simply because buyers don’t know what they don’t know.

What’s recorded on title (and even on neighbouring land) can affect how you use the property, what gets built around you, and what surprises show up later.

Excitement gets you to sign the contract. Due diligence protects you after.

If you’re buying and not sure what to look for, reach out! It’s worth checking before settlement - not after.

Being an executor sounds simple.
Until you’re the one doing it.

You’re responsible for following the Will - not rewriting it.
You can step away if you don’t want the role.
And you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Most executors learn this the hard way.

If you’ve been named executor, let’s help you do it properly.