FAMILY PROVISION CLAIMS (NSW) – FINANCIAL NEEDS
An important criteria against which the Supreme Court of NSW assesses family provision claims (e.g. contesting a Will) is the … Read more
Wills and Deceased Estates
Spelling errors and typos in Wills (in NSW)
Despite a will-maker’s (called a testator) best efforts to ensure that their Will is accurate and correct, a Will (particularly … 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?
A self-written Will is seldom drafted account for future possible changes to the testator’s asset mix. Problems can arise when … Read more
Disentitling conduct by beneficiaries to a Will
Sometimes a family dispute becomes so heated that a person decides to cut their spouse, child or another dependent out … Read more
Handwritten and other informal changes to a Will in NSW
Once you have made your Will, it remains in full force and effect until you either revoke (cancel) or change … Read more
DYING INTESTATE IN NSW
A person who dies without a Will is said to have died “intestate”. An unfortunate consequence of dying intestate in … Read more
What happens to your cryptocurrency when you die?
Including cryptocurrency in your Will is slightly different to including other assets. Unlike traditional assets such as bank accounts or … Read more
What is a Statutory Will?
This article looks at the purpose of a statutory will in NSW, who can ask for one to be created, … Read more
TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY (NSW)
A person can only make legally binding decisions about what happens to their deceased estate if they have the requisite … Read more
