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Family Provision Claim by Spouse of the Deceased

Estate Litigation, Family Provision, Superannuation

The recent decision of Keighran v Bishop [2025] NSWSC 1553 (19 December 2025) involved an application for a Family Provision Order by the spouse…

‘Till Death Do us Part – Part 2

Emma Nisbet

Family Provision

By Emma Nisbet Family Law matters are often complex and emotionally charged proceedings. One of the more complex factors in family law proceedings, and…

‘Till Death Do us Part – Part 1

Emma Nisbet

Family Provision

Implications of Death for Family Law Matters By Emma Nisbet Family Law matters usually involve many complexities and are often emotionally charged proceedings. However,…

Traps with Offshore Beneficiaries

Kate Donnan

Beneficiary, Family Provision, Inheritance

Offshore Beneficiaries – Typically, you can leave your assets to whomever you choose. There are some practical considerations when the intended beneficiaries reside offshore…

Beneficiaries in Foreign Jurisdictions

Elizabeth Lorimer

Beneficiary, Family Provision, Tax liabilities

You bring your children up to see the world as their oyster. They take this literally and off they go. Not all return to…

The Importance of Succession Planning for a Family Business

Kate Donnan

Estate Planning, Family Provision, Testamentary Capacity

Succession planning for a family business is not just about what happens when a key person passes away. It’s a comprehensive strategy that should…

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Estate Planning and Avoiding Family Provision Claims

Dannielle Wood

Estate Planning, Family Provision, QLD, Wills

Estate Planning and Avoiding Family Provision Claims. One of the biggest concerns for many people when making an estate plan is the possibility of…

Does my Will deal with my Family Business?

Kate Donnan

Estate Planning, Family Provision, Trusts, Wills

Most Family Businesses are not run by sole traders which means that a Will alone does not deal adequately, or at all, with a…

Understanding the Importance of Having a Will: Securing Your Legacy

Dannielle Wood

Beneficiary, Family Provision, Guardianship, Heir Tight, Inheritance, Intestacy, NSW, QLD, VIC, Wills

In the grand scheme of life, thoughts about death and what happens after we pass away can seem uncomfortable or even morbid. Consequently, many…

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We are Never Getting Back Together – 5 Estate Planning Tips When Separating

Emma Nisbet

Family Provision, Advanced Healthcare Directive, Beneficiary, Heir Tight, Inheritance, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Wills

If you have separated from your spouse/civil partner but have not obtained an order for dissolution or divorce, or, terminated a civil partnership, then…

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