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...
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...
Post Office Wills – a closer inspection
Post Office (PO) Wills – as they are often called – are found in a pack in post offic...
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...
Can a person with dementia make a Will?
A person has to have testamentary capacity to make a Will or change their current Will. That is, t...
Contesting a Will? Issues to consider before you see a lawyer
It is a big decision to contest a Will. This article looks at what is involved from an emot...