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Category Archive for: "Estate Planning, Deceased Estates and Estate Disputes"
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DISINHERITED AND DISAPPOINTED? ESTATE CLAIMS BY ADULT CHILDREN
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By McLachlan Thorpe
In Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Estate Planning, Deceased Estates and Estate Disputes
Posted August 29, 2019

DISINHERITED AND DISAPPOINTED? ESTATE CLAIMS BY ADULT CHILDREN

What does the Supreme Court consider when an adult makes a claim for family provision from their parent’s estate where they have either been excluded from a Will, or left what they consider to be [...]

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INHERITANCE AND FAMILY LAW
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By McLachlan Thorpe
In Estate Planning, Deceased Estates and Estate Disputes, Family Law
Posted February 20, 2019

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 [...]

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Do you have a valid and up to date Will?
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By McLachlan Thorpe
In Estate Planning, Deceased Estates and Estate Disputes
Posted June 1, 2018

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 [...]

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Challenging a Will
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By McLachlan Thorpe
In Estate Planning, Deceased Estates and Estate Disputes
Posted September 26, 2016

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   [...]

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By McLachlan Thorpe
In Estate Planning, Deceased Estates and Estate Disputes
Posted August 25, 2016

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 [...]

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By McLachlan Thorpe
In Estate Planning, Deceased Estates and Estate Disputes
Posted June 26, 2016

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 [...]

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By McLachlan Thorpe
In Estate Planning, Deceased Estates and Estate Disputes
Posted March 3, 2016

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 [...]

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