Defending a Family Provision Application in NSW

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Defending a Family Provision Application in NSW

Contesting a Will, Executor, Family Provision, Heir Tight, NSW, Wills

2 years ago

If you are an executor named in a Will, your role is to defend the Will if an applicant contests it, that is, makes an application for provision or further…

Informal Wills in the Digital Age

Heir Tight, Probate, Testamentary Capacity, Wills

2 years ago

In an age when there are 5.27 billion mobile phone users, 4.612 billion people on social media, and over 60% of the world’s population uses the internet, does a Will…

It’s not enough to have a will, you need the right will

Article, Estate Planning, Wills

2 years ago

You may decide to engage a lawyer to prepare your will for a variety of reasons: you may have assets you want to go to certain people; you may have…

Guidelines for Guardians

Family Provision, Guardianship, Heir Tight, Testamentary Capacity

2 years ago

One of the most important decisions for a parent is selecting a guardian for his or her child or children. As a mother of young children, I can certainly relate…

Your digital assets: issues to consider

Digital Assets, Estate Planning, Heir Tight

2 years ago

Today, practically every individual, regardless of their age, gender or ethnic background, is likely to leave behind a digital footprint. That is because most of us are internet users and…

When divorce isn’t the end

Estate Litigation, Family Provision, Heir Tight, NSW, Testamentary Capacity, Wills

2 years ago

Recent headlines have shown just how expensive litigation can be when love is lost. Johnny Depp was awarded damages in the amount of US$10.4m in his defamation claim against ex‑wife,…

A will is the way – don’t delay

Beneficiary, Executor, Guardianship, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Tax liabilities, Testamentary Capacity, Wills

2 years ago

The end of the financial year and the beginning of a new one is traditionally when our thoughts turn to our financial affairs. It can also be a convenient time…

Guest or Pest?

Article, Beneficiary, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Provision, Wills

2 years ago

CONSIDERING RIGHTS OF RESIDENCE IN WILLS By Max Williams It is often said that a person’s house is his or her castle. But when the owner passes away, a house…

Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws Pass in NSW

Heir Tight, NSW, QLD, VIC, Voluntary Assisted Dying

2 years ago

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 (“Bill”) passed through both houses of the New South Wales Parliament on 19 May 2022 and will commence in approximately 18 months. The passage…

Inheritance and Insight

Article, Contesting a Will, Inheritance

2 years ago

The recent Insight program which aired on SBS titled ‘Inheritance’ was extremely interesting. It outlined some of the different experiences that people have with inheritances. In some cases, the experiences…

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Defending a Family Provision Application in NSW

Defending a Family Provision Application in NSW

Informal Wills in the Digital Age

It’s not enough to have a will, you need the right will

Guidelines for Guardians

Your digital assets: issues to consider

When divorce isn’t the end

A will is the way – don’t delay

Guest or Pest?

Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws Pass in NSW

Inheritance and Insight

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