Wills & Estates

Beware of Email scams

05 May Beware of Email scams

Posted at 11:00h in Commercial & Property Law, Conveyancing, Family Law, Uncategorized, Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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We have noticed ABC News reported an increase in email scams last weekend. Please be alert and aware whilst online and do not share your details online. ...

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How to keep your cool in Court

04 May How to keep your cool in Court

Posted at 11:44h in Commercial & Property Law, Conveyancing, Family Law, Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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Court can be a very intense and stressful experience, here are some tips to help you stay calm under pressure. ...

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Court can be stressful: How to keep your cool

02 May Court can be stressful: How to keep your cool

Posted at 12:57h in Commercial & Property Law, COVID, Family Law, Uncategorized, Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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Going to court can be a very intense experience. The process is long, expensive, and it usually means you’ll have to cover difficult subject matter that can trigger strong emotional responses....

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A Case Study-Death in Family Law

28 Apr A Case Study-Death in Family Law

Posted at 10:21h in Family Law, Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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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....

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When Estate Law And Family Law Converge

26 Apr When Estate Law And Family Law Converge

Posted at 10:15h in Family Law, Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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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....

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Legal jargon explained

19 Apr Legal jargon explained

Posted at 10:27h in Commercial & Property Law, Conveyancing, Family Law, Uncategorized, Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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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....

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How do the Courts Work in NSW

21 Mar How do the Courts Work in NSW

Posted at 10:19h in Commercial & Property Law, Conveyancing, Family Law, Uncategorized, Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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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...

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Can I leave money to my pet?

28 Feb Can I leave money to my pet?

Posted at 10:38h in Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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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...

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What is Legal Professional Privilege

02 Feb What is Legal Professional Privilege

Posted at 12:45h in Commercial & Property Law, Family Law, Uncategorized, Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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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…...

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A Wise Word on Gifts in Wills

25 Oct A Wise Word on Gifts in Wills

Posted at 13:21h in Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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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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