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by Ellen Jones | Aug 5, 2024 | Wills and Estates
As well as making your wishes clear, having a valid will might prevent your personal affairs from being splashed through the news as a recent high-profile case has demonstrated. The Supreme Court of NSW this week handed down a decision in relation to the estate of the...
by Analiese McKelvey | Jul 21, 2023 | Family Law, Property Law, Wills and Estates
Particularly in our family law and estate planning matters, we find our clients grappling with the question “in what ownership arrangement is your property held?” Where more than one person is to be listed on title as an owner of a property, they must decide whether...
by Analiese McKelvey | Jun 20, 2023 | Family Law, Wills and Estates
When your de facto relationship breaks down, things can quickly become messy and complicated between you and your ex-partner. And it may appear that without the legal framework of marriage, the division of assets, future financial support and other matters is...
by Cheney Suthers | Nov 22, 2022 | Wills and Estates
A Will is an important legal document requiring great consideration in all stages of life. Perhaps you have purchased a property, recently become a parent, separation or re-partnered and formed a blended family. You may anticipate potential disputes arising between...
by Meaghan Denholm | Sep 20, 2021 | Business Law, Wills and Estates
A company is a separate legal entity, however it can only act in the real world through its directors. For example, its directors can sign contracts, purchase property and pay employees on behalf of the company. What happens to a company if its directors are no longer...
by Dannielle Ford | Aug 16, 2021 | Wills and Estates
The death of a 23 year-old is a tragic reminder to review your death benefit nominations with your superannuation trustee to make sure that nomination is valid and current. Ashleigh Petrie, a 23 year old court clerk, was in a relationship with Magistrate Rodney...
