by Reception | Sep 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Granny Flat Fail Richardson v Lindsay and how it’s important to get your house in order before you commit People are living longer. However, being the surviving spouse and living alone in the large family home, which was once bursting at the seams, can have...
by Reception | Aug 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
CHANGE IS AFOOT… THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT COURT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (FCFCOA) COMING SOON It’s happening. Following seemingly endless debate, on 1 September 2021, the Commonwealth Law Courts in Brisbane City will look a bit different with the merger...
by Reception | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
DOES YOUR WILL SAY EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT? RE YU [2013] QSC 322 – The Ambiguity Trap In Wills The interpretation of wills can be complex and confusing and the problem with the rise of the DIY will is that although it’s easier than ever to record your wishes on...
by Reception | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
WILLS & BEER Where you should and shouldn’t record your will-RE: Olive BSC 2171/20). Many a brilliant business idea has been written on the back of a beer coaster, just ask Richard Branson who said “The best ideas don’t always need to have detailed financial...
by Reception | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
How To Protect Your Estate From The Ones Who Have Hurt You The Most Re Estate Luce; Turch v Tripolone [2020] NSWSC 117 You can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family and there’s family who cause so much heartache that the only option left is complete...
by Reception | Jun 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Executor Disputes Re: Franks [2021] QCS 134 and the remedies available for executors who just can’t agree. For hundreds of years we’ve been finding ways of settling an argument. Jousting, duals, boxing, and less physical remedies such as mediation and therapy...