Case Summary: Penninger v Penninger [2017]
On 6 July 2017, the Supreme Court of NSW handed down its decision in the case of Penninger v Penninger [2017] NSWSC 892.
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How do I know if I have a Family Provision claim?
Have you been left out of a will? You may have a potential family provision claim. Here's how to check if you can take action.
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Same sex marriage – Effect on someone’s will and estate
With same-sex marriage finally becoming law, what effect will this have on any pre-existing wills and estates? Accredited specialist Adrian Corbould goes into detail in this video blog.
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The Forfeiture Rule Explained: Allison Baden-Clay Case Study
“Financial gain” (ie. money) is often the motive for murder – as was pressed by the Crown in the final court appeal of the 2012 murder of Allison Baden-Clay by...
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The power of a handwritten note or video recording when drafting a Will
When I'm in the process of drafting a Will, I often suggest that my clients prepare either a letter in their own handwriting that clearly states the reasons or the...
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If You Don’t Make A Will Like Prince, Who Will It All Go To?
It is not uncommon that many celebrities worth millions die without a Will. This article focuses on what happened to Prince's estate.
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How to Avoid Estate Litigation
It is likely not a pleasant activity to think about your death or to make plans for how your belongings and assets should be disposed of after you have died.......
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Court directs Contested Wills traffic to the Express Lane
THE NSW Supreme Court has recently introduced new rules to simplify deceased estates disputes to cut costs and finalise Will challenges more rapidly.
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Banking inactivity can eliminate an estate
In recent news there was a report of a man aged 88 years who died with an estate worth $2.42 million, accumulated from a frugal existence of saving all spare...
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$732,133.76 reasons why an Executor should obtain the best legal advice
In a Decision of the NSW Supreme Court handed down on 31 January 2013, a Judge has ordered a person who obtained a Grant of Probate of a Will, and...
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