How Relevant Are the Deceased’s Testamentary Intentions?
The Court may have regard to any evidence of the deceased’s testamentary intentions when determining...
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Disentitling Conduct: The Effect of Estrangement
It is generally assumed that where a child is estranged from their parents, particularly in...
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Close Personal Relationships: What Constitutes Living Together?
To establish a Close Personal Relationship to make a family provision claim, applicants must show...
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Should Your Children Receive Equal Inheritances?
Nowadays, there is a societal expectation that siblings will receive equal provision their parent's will...
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Are Parents Obligated to Leave an Inheritance for Their Adult Children?
In NSW, parents are under no legal obligations to leave an inheritance for their adult...
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Does the Outcome of the Case Affect the Costs?
The costs of contesting a will in family provision are generally paid out of the...
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Can Grandchildren Contest a Will?
Grandchildren of the Deceased can Contest their Grandparents Will provided that they were Wholly or...
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