Changes to the law in June 2016 meant that foreign persons acquiring residential property in NSW were liable to pay a surcharge on the usual stamp duty payable on the pur
Superannuation is becoming an increasingly important part of estate planning. To ensure that your superannuation is dealt with in accordance with your wishes, and to avoi
When considering your estate planning and succession needs, your Will is the predominate document that sets out how your assets should be administered and distributed whe
Does your Will include overseas property? A will can be one of the most complex and difficult documents to write, especially where assets or beneficiaries are located acr
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 on
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 trus
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
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 whe
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 Cond
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),