My Loved One Has Executed Their Will Overseas, What Do I Do?Section 48 of The Succession Act 2006 (NSW) sets out how NSW courts determine the validity of a will which was executed in a foreign place.
Australian Indigenous Estate DistributionThe Succession Act 2006 (NSW) Part 4 - Bridging the gap between Australian succession law concepts and Australian Indigenous customary law.
I Wrote My Will Before Getting Married, Do I Have to Change it?This article explores and addresses the effect the act of marriage can have on the existing wills of the married couple.
What Does It Mean to be 'In a Close Personal Relationship' with the Deceased?This article will outline some of the ways a 'Close Personal Relationship' has been interpreted.
I Don't Understand What My Loved One Meant in Their WillIf you are confronted with a will, or part of a will, which you don’t understand, this article will provide you with a guide on what to do.
What Does it Mean to be ‘Dependent’ On the Deceased?This article will outline some of the ways the court has interpreted what being ‘dependent’ means.
I’ve Been Given Some Money in my Loved-One’s Will, but it isn’t Enough to Meet my NeedsWhere the applicant has been provided for, how does the court decide whether the provision made is ‘adequate’?
I’m Worried About Writing My Will Because I’m Scared the Assets Will be DissipatedA common worry people have when planning to distribute their estate is that their assets will be mismanaged, lessened, or dissipated.
