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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 [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]

  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   [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]