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The law surrounding disputes over wills in Australia has continued to evolve over time. This is seen by the increase in the number of…
Location, Location, Location! Notional Estate Orders in New South Wales
Australians generally enjoy testamentary freedom. This means that Australians can leave their assets to whomever they want in their wills. However, this freedom is…
Can you imagine spending half a million dollars in legal fees?
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
Recently there has been a number of cases involving de facto relationships or alleged de facto relationships in the Courts.
Defending a family provision application in NSW
By Maree Harris If you are an executor named in a Will, your role is to defend the Will if an applicant contests it,…
Recent Trends with NSW Applications for Provision and Step-Children
From 2017, the number of matters filed in the Family Provision List in the Supreme Court of NSW has steadily decreased, which is somewhat surprising.
“Charlene” The Crocodile
“Charlene”, the crocodile, has recently made headlines as the first thing cane farmer, John Casey, received under his late father’s will.
Defending a Family Provision Application in NSW
If you are an executor named in a Will, your role is to defend the Will if an applicant contests it, that is, makes…
When divorce isn’t the end
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…
Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws Pass in NSW
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 (“Bill”) passed through both houses of the New South Wales Parliament on 19 May 2022 and will commence…