What is a Calderbank Offer?
Settlement is when the parties reach a resolution and decide not to take the matter to litigation. A Calderbank offer … Read more
Co-Ownership Disputes and section 66G of the Conveyancing Act (NSW)
Contexts in which property may be co-owned include: People caught up in the excitement of purchasing a new property seldom … Read more
What happens to your cryptocurrency when you die?
Including cryptocurrency in your Will is slightly different to including other assets as cryptocurrency does not leave an obvious paper … Read more
Can family violence affect a property settlement?
Under the Family Law Act 1975, property settlements are decided based on how much each party has contributed, in both … Read more
What is a Statutory Will? (NSW)
The eligibility requirements for anyone wishing to make a Will are that the Will-maker (the testator) must: What is testamentary … Read more
Testamentary Capacity (NSW)
A person can only make legally binding decisions about what happens to their estate when they die if they have … Read more
Special skills v non-financial contributions – the “You Have Done Nothing” argument
In many relationships, partners adopt what are seen as “traditional” roles: one party works and brings in income and one … Read more
What is Family Law Arbitration?
Family law litigation is a time-consuming and expensive process. Two years can elapse between the commencement of litigation and the … Read more
What is simultaneous settlement? (NSW)
Buying a new property and selling your old one can be complex and expensive. Timing is a key consideration. Should … Read more
Transferring Land in a Deceased Estate (NSW)
What’s a Transmission Application? If you have been appointed as the executor of a Will, you need to apply for … Read more
