Murderers Will be Disinherited: The Forfeiture Rule
The forfeiture rule prevents a person who has caused the death of a testator from...
How to Prevent your Will from Being Contested?
It is impossible to absolutely prevent someone from contesting your will provided that they are...
Love Not Required for De Facto Relationship
A De Facto Partner is automatically eligible to claim Family Provision and as Sun v...
Interim Family Provision Orders: When Are They Awarded?
In certain cases where an applicant has pressing financial needs, an interim family provision order...
Is Your Will Legally Valid?
A will is only valid and enforceable if it is created by a testator with...
Family Provision Claim Proceeds without the Plaintiff
Where a party fails to turn up to their hearing without a reasonable excuse, the...
How to Disinherit Your Children
Whether or not a parent should be entitled to disinherit their children is a controversial...
Adult Child Brings Family Provision Application after Deceased’s Litigation Diverts Inheritance
What happens when the Deceased's own successful Family Provision Proceeding diverted her child's inheritance where...