Category Archives: Wills & estates

When someone close to you dies, it is always a difficult time. What’s often more upsetting is to discover that the deceased has not left you a fair share of their estate. There are very good reasons why someone should … Continue reading →

  A recent article in the English Express highlighted problems encountered with executors in England and Wales. The article warned against using cut-price unregulated online Will services. Also that rogue lawyers and other lay persons had been caught inappropriately dealing … Continue reading →

  In our system of succession there is a generalprinciple that a Testator (the person making the Will) should have the freedom to leave their property to whomever they like on their death.  However, Family Provisions of the Succession Act … Continue reading →

As foreshadowed in round 1, we will look at some examples where simple (and innocent) mistakes have led to expensive Court proceedings. The matter of McKinney v LV Campbell was a recent NSW Supreme Court case where the argument was … Continue reading →

A Will can be straightforward or complex.    However, the law surrounding Wills is anything but straightforward.   In NSW, the Succession Act 2006 (S.A.) governs matters affecting Wills. It is not the only relevant Act. If you made your Will prior … Continue reading →