Spouse not always entitled to partner’s estate
Wielicki v Millar [2026] VSC 12 (30 January 2026) In this recent decision, the Supreme Court of Vict...
Estrangement, Moral Obligation and Negative Cost Result – Pilatos v Whillier [2025] NSWSC 1221
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has again decided on the treatment of an estranged adult child ...
Provision for grandchildren
Angius v Angius [2025] NSWCA 113 (27 May 2025) Giovannie John Angius (“John”) passed awa...
Can an unfulfilled promise be upheld? Kramer v Stone [2024] HCA 48
Dame Leonie Kramer was a distinguished Australian academic, notably serving as the first female Chan...
Will not properly signed – Kemp v Findlay [2024] NSWSC 902
Take away points: Always ensure your Will: is up to date; is in writing and signed in accordance w...
De-Facto Relationships – Death of a Partner
Sheen v Hesan – The Estate of Zaheer (2023) NSW SC 468 https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision...
Save on probate costs – with some foresight
A grant of probate is usually required before assets can be distributed in accordance with a decea...
Who gets my assets if I die without a Will?
No Will - no say. An estimated half of adult Australians don’t have a Will. This article provides ...
SMSFs – payment of benefits after the death of a member – who decides?
TAKE AWAY POINTS If you have a self managed super fund, get advice from an experienced estate planni...
Post Office Wills – a closer inspection
Post Office (PO) Wills – as they are often called – are found in a pack in post offic...