“Charlene”, the crocodile, has recently made headlines as the first thing cane farmer, John Casey, received under his late father’s will.
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“Charlene” The Crocodile
Congratulations Kate Varcoe, John de Groot and the Firm – Doyles Awards 2022
de Groots has been recognised in this years Doyles awards in two categories, Third Tier, Leading Wills…
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…
Informal Wills in the Digital Age
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…
It’s not enough to have a will, you need the right will
You may decide to engage a lawyer to prepare your will for a variety of reasons: you may have assets you want to go…
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…
A will is the way – don’t delay
The end of the financial year and the beginning of a new one is traditionally when our thoughts turn to our financial affairs. It…
Guest or Pest?
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…
A will is not enough
We have recently tuned in to the Four Corners episode entitled ‘State Control’. One thought did occur to us while watching. If some of…
Help! It’s urgent!
It is common for couples to have separate bank accounts. However, this can lead to financial hardship for the survivor when one dies as…