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Can the relatives be cut out of a will and everything left to the neighbours instead?

Mrs Harris made a will appointing her niece and a solicitor as her executors. Then, Mrs Harris made a will that revoked all previous wills.

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Transgender daughter left out of will receives $3.225 million

On 22 March 2017, a 93-year-old Jewish man died. He had two adult children and one was a biological born male who identified as transgender.

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What happens if someone dies without a will?

Unfortunately, sometimes a person will pass away without a will. If that happens, here's what you can do.

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Can I make a claim as an adopted or step child?

As a general rule, a child that has been adopted cannot make a claim on their birth parent’s estate. However, there are some exceptions.

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So, you've lost the will? Here's how to find it

Some of the most common places people store wills are with their other important documents Here are a few places for you to start searching.

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Successfully contesting a grandparent’s will

There may be special circumstances that make a grandchild eligible to make a claim. Here's what you need to do.

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Have you been left out of your parent's will or not adequately provided for?

The Supreme Court’s decision in Jodell v Woods [2017] NSWSC 143 offers some guidance.

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