Often in a will dispute or estate dispute, a party will need to get access to the Wills or similar documents from other parties or people. Whilst a person is alive, no one else generally has a right to inspect the Will of a person or see its contents. Once someone has passed away, the...Read More
The Supreme Court has today delivered judgment providing judicial advice to the trustees of the NSW Rural Fire Service & Brigades Donations Fund. Simply put, the trustees (being the people in charge of distributing the fund) asked the Supreme Court for binding advice to determine whether they could use the funds raised by Celeste Barber’s...Read More
In some circumstances, the executors or administrators of the estate may need to file, verify and pass the accounts of the estate with the Supreme Court. If required, the executors or administrators of the estate must verify the estate accounts and file them with the Court. The Court can go a step further and require...Read More
Dealing with the passing of a loved one is a very emotional process, even in straightforward circumstances. The process becomes even more tolling on people and family where a will dispute arises or someone in challenging a will. Our will dispute lawyers are experienced in all aspects of will disputes, challenging a will and dealing...Read More
National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct – SME Commercial Leasing Principles During COVID-19 On 7 April 2020, the National Cabinet released its Mandatory Code of Conduct (Code) to assist commercial landlords and tenants manage existing leasing arrangements in response to the commercial disruption caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic. The Code applies where a tenant is...Read More
Willmakers have many options available to them on how they wish to divide the assets of their estate when they pass. If a willmaker owns real property (a house or unit), they may need to make arrangements to allow a spouse or other person to remain in the property until that other person passes away....Read More