Two APAC Insider Awards. One Innovative Legal Team
27 Aug Two APAC Insider Awards. One Innovative Legal Team
Two APAC Insider Awards. One Innovative Legal Team. Recognised for Excellence in Family Law, Estates and Complex Disputes. ...
Wills & Estates
What is Proprietary Estoppel and why did this interlocutory application fail?
24 Aug What is Proprietary Estoppel and why did this interlocutory application fail?
Proprietary estoppel is a promise that becomes enforceable. A common example is: “If you stay and work in the family business, I will leave you the farm.” If the person reasonably believes that promise, spends years working for low pay and gives up another career, it...
NSW Court of Appeal Reinforces Key Principles for Leave to Appeal in Estate Litigation
27 Jul NSW Court of Appeal Reinforces Key Principles for Leave to Appeal in Estate Litigation
We recently acted as the Court‑appointed independent administrator in Coxhead v Housen [2026] NSWCA 128, a significant New South Wales Court of Appeal decision that highlights the strict approach the Court continues to take when assessing applications for leave to appeal in contested estate matters....
JustFund-Flexible Funding Solutions for Clients
25 Jun JustFund-Flexible Funding Solutions for Clients
We were pleased to see JustFund featured on 7NEWS Australia over the weekend, highlighting an important issue facing many Australian families. Financial pressures can often add to the stress of navigating legal matters, whether following the loss of a loved one or during a family law...
Can You Spot the Signs of Financial Abuse?
18 Jun Can You Spot the Signs of Financial Abuse?
Undue influence occurs when someone pressures, manipulates, or coerces another person into making decisions that don’t reflect their true wishes. It can be subtle — a caregiver hinting they “deserve” to be included in the will — or overt, like isolating the parent from other...
Supporting an Ageing Parent Through Estate Planning: Capacity, Influence, and Your Role as Family
15 Jun Supporting an Ageing Parent Through Estate Planning: Capacity, Influence, and Your Role as Family
When families revisit their estate planning, one of the most sensitive questions that arises is whether an elderly parent still has the capacity to make decisions freely — and whether anyone around them might be exerting undue influence. These concerns aren’t just legal technicalities; they...
Client Testimonial Michael Solari
29 May Client Testimonial Michael Solari
At Solari and Stock, we pride ourselves on providing trusted, compassionate, and results-driven legal support. Here’s what one of our clients had to say about their experience with Michael Solari and our Estates Team. Should you wish to discuss your matter with one of our experienced...
How the 2026 Federal Budget Could Impact your Estate Planning
28 May How the 2026 Federal Budget Could Impact your Estate Planning
Over the last week or so, there has been plenty of commentary about the Federal Budget 2026. And most of that commentary focuses on the proposed tax reforms. We are here to tell you – it’s not all bad. One of the biggest proposals is the introduction...
The Issues with Shared Ownership-family members and properties
20 May The Issues with Shared Ownership-family members and properties
Owning property with family members can seem like a smart and supportive decision — until everyone wants something different. Disagreements about selling, finances, or future plans can quickly become stressful and complicated. This infographic highlights some of the most common issues that arise in shared ownership...
Sharing is caring? – Moore v Lukic [2025] NSWSC 1515
18 May Sharing is caring? – Moore v Lukic [2025] NSWSC 1515
Sharing Is Caring? What Happens When Family Members Can’t Agree on a Property Moore v Lukic [2025] NSWSC 1515 Owning property with family members can feel like a smart and supportive decision—until everyone wants something different. This was exactly the situation in Moore v Lukic, a case that...