Regardless of whether you are an executor of an estate, you have been left out of an estate, or you are a beneficiary having problems with an executor, the decision you make in choosing a lawyer to assist you is … Read More
As estate lawyers, we often have clients come in to make a Will and they have not heard of testamentary trusts. Or if they have heard of them, they assume they are overly complicated or just for those that have … Read More
Losing a family member will be trying at the best of times, but when there is a dispute over the will things can quickly become quite messy. It is ideal to try to resolve estate disputes without going to Court … Read More
How to find a divorce lawyer – 5 tips to find the right representation for you Going through a separation can be an emotional and worrying time. While the process has its challenges, finding the right divorce lawyer for your … Read More
In the ACT and NSW, you are free to make a Will and leave your estate to whomever you choose. However, this freedom is curtailed by the existence of Family Provision legislation which imposes an obligation on the willmaker to … Read More
For many Australians, superannuation is the largest component of their wealth when they die, particularly if insurance is held within the fund. Since superannuation was designed to provide for your retirement and your dependants after your death, it is often … Read More
Imagine discovering that you do not have control about who your superannuation will go to upon your passing, even though you have documented your wishes in a will. A nasty surprise and it is occurring more than you might think. … Read More
By Theresa Dowling The impact of losing a loved family member cannot be overstated. The immediate shock and grief can be compounded if you find you’ve received less than expected when it comes to their Will. There are many reasons … Read More
By Phil Davey A recent decision of Justice Brereton in Lodin v Lodin: Estate of Dr Mohammad Masoud Lodin throws light on the circumstances in which a former spouse can make a claim against an estate by way of a … Read More