What is an Informal Will (NSW)?
A valid Will is an essential component of estate planning. What constitutes a valid Will in NSW is specified in … Read more
Anthony Steel
Why Make a Will (NSW)?
What is a Will? A “last will and testament” is a revocable legal document containing instructions as to the disposition … Read more
Making a Will
One of the most important priorities in your life should be a Will. Arranging your affairs to provide for your … Read more
Co-ownership of property: Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common? (NSW)
If you purchase property in NSW with two or more people, you need to consider how you will own the … Read more
Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment (NSW)
The Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 (NSW) (the Act) aims to divert people with mental health … Read more
Subdividing your land
Subdividing your land (subdivision) refers to the partition of a parcel of land into smaller portions. Once land is subdivided, … Read more
Retirement Village Contracts and agreements
The Retirement Villages Act 1999 (NSW) and the Retirement Villages Regulation 2017 govern retirement village contracts and regulations in NSW. … Read more
Family Law Property Division
The significance of gifts or contributions made by third parties When determining an application to divide assets and liabilities between … Read more
What is a probate requisition?
When someone lodges a probate application with the Supreme Court of NSW, if the application is incomplete or inaccurate, the … Read more
What is a Testamentary Trust?
Testamentary Trusts are created under a Will and therefore come into effect only after the death of the person who … Read more
