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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.


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.


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.


Am I an Executor or Power of Attorney: What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between being an executor and having power of attorney? It’s often wrongly assumed these roles are one and the same.


Will Dispute Mediation: A Complete Guide to Resolution Without Court
Learn how will dispute mediation works in NSW, what to expect, costs, timelines, and benefits vs court so you can resolve estate conflicts faster and privately.


Does Marriage Revoke Your Will? Understanding NSW Succession Laws
This article explores and addresses the effect the act of marriage can have on the existing wills of the married couple.


Understanding Ambiguous Wills in NSW: What to Do When Your Loved One's Will Is Unclear
Struggling to understand your loved one's will in NSW? Learn what steps to take when wills are unclear and how NSW courts interpret ambiguous language. Get expert guidance.


Are Overseas Wills Valid in NSW? A Guide for Families
Understand if an overseas will is valid in NSW under the Succession Act. Our lawyers can help you navigate foreign will recognition and estate matters.


What Does a ‘Close Personal Relationship’ with the Deceased Mean Under NSW Law
Understand what a close personal relationship in NSW means for contesting a will. Our lawyers can help you navigate family provision claims. Learn your rights.


Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Contesting a Will in NSW
Explore the types of challenges that can be brought against a will and why it is something you should not feel at all guilty about pursuing.
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