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Does my Will deal with my Family Business?

Estate Planning, Family Provision, Trusts, Wills

Most Family Businesses are not run by sole traders which means that a Will alone does not deal adequately, or at all, with a…

Understanding the Importance of Having a Will: Securing Your Legacy

Danielle Wood

Beneficiary, Family Provision, Guardianship, Heir Tight, Inheritance, Intestacy, NSW, QLD, VIC, Wills

In the grand scheme of life, thoughts about death and what happens after we pass away can seem uncomfortable or even morbid. Consequently, many…

We are Never Getting Back Together – 5 Estate Planning Tips When Separating

Emma Nisbet

Family Provision, Advanced Healthcare Directive, Beneficiary, Heir Tight, Inheritance, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Wills

If you have separated from your spouse/civil partner but have not obtained an order for dissolution or divorce, or, terminated a civil partnership, then…

Will Wars: Exploring the Grounds for Challenging a Will

Maree Harris

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

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

What Happens if I Don’t Have a Will?

Kate Donnan

Family Provision, Heir Tight, Intestacy, Wills

Up to 60% of Australians do not have a will. So, what happens if you pass away without a will? In all States and…

The Law Surrounding Disputes over Wills

Maree Harris

Heir Tight, Contesting a Will, Family Provision, NSW, QLD, VIC, Wills

The law surrounding disputes over wills in Australia has continued to evolve over time. This is seen by the increase in the number of…

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Estate Litigation – Family Reflections on Their Litigation Experience

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Heir Tight, Estate Litigation, Family Provision

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

Navigating the Emotional Terrain: Resolving Disputes Over Personal Belongings in Wills

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Heir Tight, Beneficiary, Family Provision, Wills

In the aftermath of losing a loved one, grief often intersects with unexpected challenges. One such challenge arises when beneficiaries find themselves in disputes…