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...
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 ...
Post Office Wills – a closer inspection
Post Office (PO) Wills – as they are often called – are found in a pack in post offic...
Buying NSW residential real estate in a family trust – Traps
Traps when buying an investment property in a family trust can be: Land Tax; Foreign owner surcharge...
Do you have a digital register for your digital assets?
What are digital assets? Digital assets are more correctly called digital ‘records’. This is b...