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Recently Married? Create a Couples Will
Meet Sarah and James, a recently married couple in their early thirties. After exchanging vows and beginning their journey as spouses, they realised the importance of safeguarding their assets and securing their future together.
Gifts in a Will Greater than the Estate
What happens when a parent’s Will leaves behind more than they own, to multiple beneficiaries?
Adult Daughter Excluded From Late Father’s Will
When a parent’s will only appoints some of their children as executors and beneficiaries of their estate, and excludes an estranged child, does the estranged party have a case to successfully contest the will?
Estranged Son Left Out of His Late Father’s Will
When a parent’s will only appoints some of their children as executors and beneficiaries of their estate, and excludes an estranged child, does the estranged party have a case to successfully contest the will?
What Is a Domestic Partner?
The Court recognised that relationships are not as “black and white” and highlighted the various considerations to determine whether or not two people are domestic partners for the purposes of the Administration and Probate Act 1958.
Mother vs. Daughter: How an Adult Child’s Claim for Further Provision and Inheritance from Deceased Father Was Dismissed
An adult daughter’s claim for further provision from her late father’s estate when it was bequeathed to his widow.
Eldest 3 vs. Youngest 1: How 3 Siblings Contested a Will to Receive an Additional $950,000
Three older siblings successfully contested their deceased father’s will for having largely left them out being largely favourable to the youngest sibling.
Elderly Parents and Disabled Children
Elizabeth is 83 years old and she cares for her daughter Jane. Jane is 44 years old and has Downs syndrome. Jane still lives at home and depends on Elizabeth for her accommodation.
Explaining the types of powers of attorney in Victoria
A general power of attorney authorises a person to act on your behalf. The scope of this authority and the duration of its effect will depend on the terms of the power as determined by you.