“I’ve Got the Power!” – Choosing the Right Attorney

An enduring power of attorney (“EPOA”) is one of the most important legal documents that you should have in place.  An EPOA appoints a person (or persons) to manage your…

Contesting a Will in NSW Family Provision Claims In this section, contesting a Will refers to making a claim for provision from a deceased person’s estate. This is commonly referred…

As the Festive Season fast approaches, so too there is often a consideration of philanthropic giving. A common way that people wish to benefit causes meaningful to them is through…

The power of attorney document looks innocent enough but there are traps for the unwary. Clear thinking and care are the prerequisites for the giving of legal power to another.…

Mediation is a highly successful method of dispute resolution and, although potentially unavoidable in an estate dispute, there are many benefits to participating in a mediation. In estate disputes, parties…

One the first questions that we often ask clients in an initial consultation is ‘do you have any former spouses?’  This is to determine who may potentially make a claim…

You may be surprised to find out that your superannuation (and any life insurance you hold within your superfund) is not automatically dealt with under your will as part of…

A recent case shines a light on the elder abuse that exists in our community, and the importance of appropriate remedies being available to victims. In McFarlane v McFarlane [2021]…