Pets and Wills
Can you leave your pet to someone in your Will? Can you leave a gift to your pet in your … Read more
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Should I appoint my solicitor as executor of my will?
Its an interesting conundrum: you want to draft your Will but you can not think of a responsible person you … Read more
Merger of Federal Circuit Court and Family Court
This article outlines how the merger was pushed through & concerns that by it will will discourage the development of … Read more
Dealing with overseas assets in a Will
If you have assets located overseas you can only distribute them in your will by doing a will in the … Read more
Reasons to avoid appointing an executor in your Will who lives overseas
This article explains why it is a bad idea to appoint as the executor of your Will someone who lives … Read more
Controversy surrounding the merger of the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court
Former judges and legal experts apparently share my doubts that the legislation will result in a more efficient system. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-18/family-court-merger-federal-circuit-court-reactions/13168506
Merger of Federal Circuit and Family Courts
I thought this was an interesting article. https://www.mondaq.com/australia/court-procedure/1040128/family-court-of-australia-and-federal-circuit-court-to-merge#:~:text=Passed%20in%20the%20Senate%20on,Court%20of%20Australia%20(FCFC).
Overseas divorce
A recent important High Court decision permits a woman living in Australia divorced in a foreign country to apply for … Read more
Australian Wills and overseas property
International Wills Do you have property overseas? With more Australians having been born overseas, there is a growing need for … Read more
