Legal Resources and Insights

De Facto Relationships and Living Apart

Is it possible to maintain a de-facto relationship while living in separate houses?

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This Victorian Supreme Court decision highlights the prevalence of elder abuse in Australian society and the relief that may be available.

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Most people are unaware that having a valid Will is essential to ensure their wishes are carried out after their death.

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Are you vulnerable to Financial or Elder Abuse? Some important considerations when electing a Power of Attorney.

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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.

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Whilst a significant number of people worry about the effect of court proceedings, the reality is most will disputes do not end up in court.

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Section 48 of The Succession Act 2006 (NSW) sets out how NSW courts determine the validity of a will which was executed in a foreign place.

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It's very common for people to feel awkward about asking the other members of their family if they were left anything in the deceased’s will

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Daughter of deceased sought a family provision application, however, the application was filed 9 days late.

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A person must have testamentary capacity in order to make a valid will, however, issues arise where a person has lost this capacity.

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