Shinohara bids ‘Sayonara’ to addbacks
Previously, when determining a Family Law property application, Courts were permitted to ‘add back’ on a notional basis assets contributed … Read more
Anthony Steel
‘Time is of the essence’: What does it mean in a legal context?
Sometimes a contract says that ‘time is of the essence’ in relation to some or all of the contractual obligations. … Read more
Removing a misbehaving executor (NSW)
Will makers are entitled to choose whomever they wish to be their executor. But what can beneficiaries do if they … Read more
The executor won’t give me a copy of the Will (NSW)
The executor is responsible for administering a deceased estate in the beneficiaries’ best interests. If the executor won’t give beneficiaries … Read more
What are Executors’ Duties? (NSW)
Executors are entrusted with overseeing the probate process, which encompasses managing and distributing the deceased’s estate according to their final … Read more
Estate planning and your business (NSW)
Estate planning is the process of making a ‘road map’ on what should happen to your assets if you become … Read more
Trustee Duties (NSW)
A trustee is a company or a person responsible for administering a trust, including a deceased estate. In New South … Read more
Can I be paid for being an Executor?
Being an Executor of a deceased estate can be a time consuming and sometimes thankless task In recognition of this, … Read more
When Is an Administration Bond Required (NSW)?
When someone dies without a Will, or there is a Will but no executor is able or willing to obtain … Read more
What is intermeddling in a deceased estate?
When a person dies, someone has to take responsibility for administering the estate. If the deceased has made a Will, … Read more
