If you are a grandchild who was wholly or partly dependent on the deceased at any time, although never a member of the same household…
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When a couple separates, the separating parties usually consider what they are likely to receive financially after separation. This is often an emotional process and…
Posted By LeeLawyers on 25 Sep 2014 Nolan v Nolan & Ors [2014] QSC 218 Highlights: An ex-wife gains substantial interest in family assets outside…
A family provision claim refers to an application for an order for provision to be made out of a deceased estate for a person’s maintenance,…
In the context of your estate planning and major assets of an estate such as a business it is essential to consider who is to…
Documents Missing in Action Documents (including digital documents held in the cloud) relating to your estate and non- estate assets and liabilities are difficult to…
In Australia, the Family Court has a broad power to make orders for division of the marital assets. As required under s79(2) of the Family…
Maestrale v Aspite [2012] NSWSC 1420 highlights the importance of acting on instructions in a timely and professional manner. A solicitor who was ultimately found to have…
