Property Disputes, Gifts, and Loans: Why Documentation Matters
It’s common for parents to advance money to children — to cover unexpected expenses, to help buy a home, or … Read more
Have you been charged with Mid Range Drink Driving?
The Law A mid range PCA offence is a drink driving offence requiring a driver to have present in his … Read more
Financial Need in Family Provision Claims (NSW)
An important criteria against which the Supreme Court of NSW assesses family provision claims is the claimant’s financial need. It … Read more
Speeding and Licence Appeals (NSW)
Some decisions regarding a licence suspension due to a speeding offence can be appealed while others cannot. Which decisions can … Read more
Spelling errors and typos in Wills (NSW)
Despite a Will-maker’s (a testator’s) best efforts to ensure that their Will is accurate and correct, a Will (particularly if … Read more
Notional Estate Claims (NSW)
New South Wales is the only Australian state that allows for notional estate claims against deceased estates. A notional estate … Read more
What if a gift in your Will fails? (NSW)
A self-written Will is seldom drafted to take into account future possible changes to the Will-maker’s (testator’s) asset mix. Problems … Read more
Disentitling conduct in Family Provision claims (NSW)
Sometimes a family dispute becomes so heated that a person decides to cut their spouse, child or another dependent out … Read more
Informal changes to a Will (NSW)
Once you have made your Will, it remains in full force and effect until you either revoke (cancel) or change … Read more
What is an Intestate Estate? (NSW)
A person who dies without a Will is said to have died “intestate”. Dying Intestate means that your testamentary wishes … Read more
