Are adopted children eligible to contest a will?
Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, Adrian Corbould, explains the legal rights of adoptive children in wills disputes
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Can a step-child contest a will?
Contested Estates lawyer Ella Stratford explains whether a step-child can contest a step-parent's estate in NSW
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Powers of Attorney – The fear of missing out – S03E07 – Battle of Wills Video Series
Giving someone your power of attorney means that person can do generally any legal activity on your behalf. This includes: operating your bank accounts, pay bills, buy and sell real...
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Why do people contest estates?
Our contested estate clients come from all walks of life and involve a wide variety of family dynamics and family configurations.
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Everything You Need To Know About Wills, Contested Estates And Family Provision Claims
We understand that the passing of a loved one is a stressful and emotional time. Legal disputes can arise over the deceased’s wishes, only adding to this stress for all...
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Unsigned Wills – When Intention is Everything
Unsigned Wills – When Intention is Everything Generally, for a Will to be valid it needs to be signed by a Willmaker (testator) in the presence of two witnesses, who...
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What is the minimum age for making a Will?
Video transcript Hello, Adrian Corbould, Accredited Specialist – Wills and Estates, Turnbull Hill Lawyers. Today’s question is what is the minimum age someone can make a will? Section 5 of the Succession...
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Case Summary: Penninger v Penninger [2017] NSWSC 892
On 6 July 2017, the Supreme Court of NSW handed down its decision in the case of Penninger v Penninger [2017] NSWSC 892. In this case, the plaintiff was the daughter...
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What happens if the time limit to contest proceedings has expired?
In New South Wales the time limit to commence proceedings for a family provision claim is 12 months from the date of death of the deceased person. You may be...
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What happens if the deceased gave away their property before they died?
What happens if the deceased gave away property before they died? An article that provides helpful information in relation to the property of the deceased.
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