Selling and transferring shares in a deceased estate (NSW)
Determining if the deceased person held any shares If you are an estate executor or administrator, whilst ascertaining the deceased’s … Read more
What is an ADVO? (NSW)
An ADVO, or Apprehended Domestic Violence Order, protects a person from someone with whom they are or were in a … Read more
Estate administration: Executor’s commission (NSW)
An executor’s duties can be demanding and time-consuming. Executor’s commission is seen as compensation for the “pain and trouble” an … Read more
When is a bank likely to require a grant of probate?
Banks and financial institutions often request a grant of probate (where there is a Will) or letters of administration (where … Read more
Pre-action procedures before filing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Before taking your property or parenting issue to court, you must fulfil family law requirements known as the “pre-action procedures”. … Read more
Making a Will in a blended family
Wills for blended families can be complex, but legal mechanisms exist to ensure that the deceased’s assets are divided according … Read more
Surrender of Lease
What is a Deed of Surrender of Lease? When a landlord and tenant agree to terminate an existing lease before … Read more
Rights and Duties of Executors and Administrators (NSW)
The executor or administrator of an estate (also known as the legal personal representative) is responsible for: Duties The executor’s … Read more
Community Correction Orders (NSW)
A community correction order (CCO) is a species of good behaviour bond with conditions imposed in lieu of a prison … Read more
Client Legal Privilege
Client legal privilege (also known as legal professional privilege) is a common law right that allows a person to obtain … Read more
