Enduring Guardianship and Advanced Care Directive
When planning for your estate, most people prepare a Will, an Enduring Power of Attorney and an Endu...
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...
Provision for grandchildren
Angius v Angius [2025] NSWCA 113 (27 May 2025) Giovannie John Angius (“John”) passed awa...
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...
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...
Are you a director?
New and compulsory director identification number (director ID) – for all existing and future dir...
Rights of a beneficiary named in a Will – NSW
Beneficiaries are those listed to receive a gift in a deceased’s Will. The executors – who are...