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Notional Estate Case Study: $10 Million Estate with No Assets for Distribution
Learn how notional estate laws, family provision claims, and estate disputes impact beneficiaries in NSW. Real case study on contested wills and asset distribution.
Australia’s Multigenerational Home Boom and the Surge in Contested Wills
Discover why multigenerational living is increasing in Australia and how it has led to a surge in contested wills, estate disputes, and probate challenges. Learn how formal succession planning and specialist legal advice can protect your family’s interests.
Testamentary Capacity and Dementia: What Croft v Sanders Means for Estate Planning
Discover what happens when dementia or delusions impact a will. Learn how Australian courts decide testamentary capacity and how you can safeguard your family's inheritance from estate disputes.
When Property Values Rise, So Do Estate Disputes
Discover how surging Sydney property prices are fuelling estate disputes and family provision claims, with a growing number of cases seen in the NSW Supreme Court. Learn how careful estate planning can protect your interests amid Australia’s $5 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer.
A Grand Claim Needs More Than Being a Grandchild
A summary of Broadus v Cradduck [2025] NSWSC 402, explaining why a grandchild's family provision claim failed and the rules for grandchildren inheritance in NSW.
When There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Understanding the Family Provision Claim Process in NSW
Learn about the Family Provision Claim process in NSW. Understand your eligibility, the court process, and how our Wills Dispute lawyers can help you.
Can a De Facto Relationship Exist While Living Apart?
Can you be a de facto couple in NSW while living in separate houses? Yes. Learn how NSW law defines de facto status and what it means for your estate plan.
Protecting Our Elders: Understanding Elder Abuse and Undue Influence
Learn how to protect against elder abuse in Australia, including legal safeguards for undue influence, unconscionable conduct, and property transfers. Read our expert guide on your rights and best legal practices.
Family Provision Claims NSW: Case Analysis of Estranged Son Winning Inheritance
Excluded from a will in NSW? The case of an estranged, adopted son in Dodd v Dodd highlights eligibility and time limits for a family provision claim.
I Don’t Have a Will, Do I Need to Make One?
Learn about the importance of having a valid will, legal requirements for a will, the risks of relying on an informal will, and how testamentary capacity and proper planning secure your estate. Expert advice on wills and estates in New South Wales.
Financial Elder Abuse and Power of Attorney in NSW
Learn how financial elder abuse occurs in NSW, signs to watch for, and how Enduring Powers of Attorney work—plus legal steps to protect loved ones.
Estranged Daughter Successfully Claims Family Provision: Kemperman v Antonenas Case Study
Case study: Kemperman v Antonenas in NSW. An estranged daughter successfully claims further provision. Learn eligibility, factors, and outcomes.
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