In the recent Family Court of Australia Decision in Baskin & Baskin [2020] FamCA 401 The wife sought that she be substituted as a party for her late husband and that her Amended Initiating Application be dismissed....
There are some cases in family law proceedings where the two areas of law (estate law and family law) converge. The effect a death can have on a Family Law property division can be quite significant....
Legalese can sometimes feel like a different language. The law is complex, which means lawyers use specific and highly technical language to talk about different aspects of law and legal procedures....
The court system operates in a hierarchy. Lower courts hear smaller matters and higher courts hear bigger matters. There are three main courts in NSW, as well as a number of tribunals and federal courts. Here’s a quick guide to the main differences you should...
For those of us whose “family” includes a furry friend, they can often be forgotten when we discuss our own mortality. However, unlike humans, pets cannot directly inherit any assets. Under Australian domestic law, they are considered to be property and can therefore be given...
What is Legal Professional Privilege? All communications between a client and their lawyer will remain confidential and are protected by Legal Professional Privilege (“LPP”). LPP applies where the central purpose of the communication is the giving or receiving…...
For the most part, people make Wills because they want to give someone something on their death, but there are some considerations when deciding who to benefit, and what you intend for them to receive. During your lifetime, your assets will change as you buy and...
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Power of Attorneys and Enduring Guardianships are important tools in managing your financial and lifestyle affairs. When you create the documents, you will be known as the Principal, and you will have an Attorney who manages your financial affairs, and a Guardian who manages your...
In the normal course where a couple have been together for many years (and being their first marriage or long term relationship), their wills usually provide for their estate to pass to the survivor in the first instance and upon the death of the survivor...