Your mum leaves you and your siblings her house in her Will but allows your brother to live there rent-free for a year first. The matter of Smith & Pallister [2026] NSWSC 1091 decided this month is a useful reminder on what happens when an executor sits on an...
At the outset of a legal dispute, most people turn their minds to litigation. The notion of justice is often perceived as synonymous with the court process and the final decision being determined by a Judge. However, there is a practical and legitimate alternative...
If you have moved to New South Wales from another Australian state or territory, or if you hold assets in more than one jurisdiction, you may be wondering whether your existing estate planning documents will be recognised. In New South Wales, two key documents form...
Most people assume that a will takes care of everything when they die. But it may come as a surprise to learn that your superannuation, often one of your largest assets, is not controlled by your will at all. Your superannuation money isn’t owned by you directly. Your...
There are law firms, and then there are institutions. Cheney Suthers Lawyers, proudly based in Orange and Molong in the Central West of New South Wales, is both. Since our establishment in 1984, we have been doing something that city firms rarely get the opportunity...
When was the last time you saw a lawyer? If your answer is “never” or “only when something went wrong,” you are not alone. Most people only think about lawyers when they find themselves in a crisis. But the law does not wait for a crisis to...
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