Will Wars: Exploring the Grounds for Challenging a Will

Challenging a will – it sounds like a bit of a television drama, doesn’t it? The truth is that will challenges often involve legal…

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Estate Litigation – Family Reflections on Their Litigation Experience

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Estate Litigation, Family Provision, Heir Tight

As you would expect, many people who are embroiled in an estate litigation ask themselves these two key questions at some point: how did…

The Importance of Communicating with Your Attorney

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Estate Litigation, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Wills

Christmas is a time of family and giving. A lot of time is spent on selecting the perfect gift for each of your family…

Contesting Wills: What You Need to Know in the Leadup to Christmas

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As the holiday season approaches, it is important to be aware of the legal intricacies surrounding estate litigation and contesting wills. The passing of…

A Case Worth Noting

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Contesting a Will, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Wills

by Kate Varcoe The case of Kirk v Withington & Ors [2023] QSC 141 serves as a timely reminder about three key practical factors…

Can you imagine spending half a million dollars in legal fees?

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Estate Litigation, Heir Tight, NSW, Sydney, Wills

By way of background, this case involved a question as to whether the deceased and the applicant were in a de facto relationship.

Claims by de facto partners

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Beneficiary, Estate Litigation, Family Provision, Heir Tight, NSW, Sydney

Recently there has been a number of cases involving de facto relationships or alleged de facto relationships in the Courts.

Fisk: Pancakes, Prayer and Family Provision

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In Episode 3 (Season 2) of Fisk: “Pancakes and Prayer”, Helen meets with estranged brothers Morrie and Gordon Lowry who have recently lost their mother, Gabrielle.