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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.


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.
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