The Effect of Refusing Settlement Offers on Costs Orders
An unsuccessful party may be required to pay both their own costs and the other...
Can a Prenup Prevent a Family Provision Claim?
A prenup, or a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) as they are known in Australia, will...
Charitable Bequests & The Risk of Family Provision Claims
A testator may leave their estate to whomever they wish, including to any charitable organisations...
Friend/Former Flame fails to establish Close Personal Relationship
A person living in a Close Personal Relationship with the deceased at the time of...
Family Provision Orders: Interstate & Overseas Property
It is not uncommon for a person to own real and personal property not just...
A Lawyer’s Duty to Advise on Potential Family Provision Claims
When preparing a will, a lawyer owes a duty of care to the testator to...
Mediation in Family Provision
In NSW, under the Succession Act and pursuant to Practice Note SC Eq 7 – Family...
Can Your Ex Contest Your Will?
IIn NSW, under s 57(1)(d) of the Succession Act, your Former Spouse (or De Facto...
