INHERITANCE AND FAMILY LAW
Often parties to a marriage or de facto relationship will receive an inheritance during the course of marriage or relationship, or following separation but prior to the parties completing [...]
Do you have a valid and up to date Will?
Far too many people die without a valid Will. Studies suggest that at least 45% of people in Australia die without a valid Will. On top of that number there are many people who have a valid Will [...]
Challenging a Will
There are a number of ways that a Will can be challenged: An eligible person can make a Family Provision claim under the Succession Act 2006 The validity of the Will can be challenged [...]
The use of Testamentary Trusts in Estate Planning
A ‘Testamentary Trust’ is a trust established under a Will which only comes into existence after the death of the will maker. A testamentary trust is usually a discretionary trust which means [...]
The $25m “little more than a rounding error” award – The Court’s approach to Family Provision claims against large estates
Last year, the Supreme Court of Western Australia awarded Olivia Mead, the 19 year old daughter of an iron ore magnate, the late Michael Wright, the astonishing cash sum of $25 million. The [...]
Estate Planning Documents and Considerations
Will Your Will comes into force when you pass away and deals with the assets that you own at your date of death. Considerations include: Who is your Executor(s) and alternate Executor(s)? What [...]
