In the event of Death the value of a deceased’s Estate can be significantly reduced through delays in administering the Estate, disputes between potential or…
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Nothing creates more family disharmony than a challenge to a Will or to assets held outside the estate. It is one of the greatest fears…
There are a number of common mistakes in failing to correctly prepare Wills and Estate plans. What follows is an overview of common errors in…
It is not uncommon with blended families for one parent to be protective of their children from a previous relationship. The bond to a child…
A trust is not a separate legal entity in the same way as a company, rather it is a relationship which exists whereby a person…
It is important for tenants and landlords equally to be aware of how their commercial lease is renewed (or extended) and what their rights are…
Generally, the court is of the view that Final Court Orders are exactly what they are named after ‘Final’. Therefore the court is usually reluctant…
Family provision claim often commences by persons who intend to challenge the will of a deceased in the event the deceased failed to adequately provide…
In response to the Coronavirus, the Corporations (Coronavirus Economic Response) Determination (No. 1) 2020 (the Determination) came into effect on 6 May 2020 and will…
The COVID-19 Pandemic has brought many uncertainties. Among these uncertainties is the process to correctly execute and witness documents which, under normal circumstances, requires a…
At the time of grief and unpleasant circumstances of dealing with the loss of a loved one, undoubtfully one of the most strenuous tasks for…
In the State of New South Wales as it is in other parts of Australia, there are currently a number of restrictions on public gathering…
Force Majeure was for a long time a rather boring and often short precedent paragraph in contracts that referred to the unprecedented forces that affected…
The National Cabinet has issued its own principles regarding commercial leases. The National Cabinet has agreed that a mandatory code of conduct will be developed…
The outbreak of Coronavirus and the subsequent widespread lockdown certainly affects different aspects of life. As people navigate through this unprecedented crisis, more people are…
Circumstances have changed due to the outbreak of coronavirus. Our health system, our social interactions, and our lifestyles in general have changed. However the most…
On 27 February 2020, the Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a Coronavirus Emergency Response Plan in respect to preparing for the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Department…
Deciding the right time to sell your business is a tricky exercise. Deciding to sell your business during tough times, and for high value, is…
A court may hold a Will invalid if it is proved that the testator lacked mental capacity at the time of drafting the Will. However…
Keys to a successful mediation Often a successful mediation is the outcome of the proper management of the mediation process by the lawyers. A lawyer…
Benefits of Mediation Generally, mediation is a process where parties attempt to negotiate in the presence of a mediator with a view to resolve the…
