Wills & Estates

Everything you need to know about being called for Jury service

27 Jun Everything you need to know about being called for Jury service

Posted at 11:06h in Commercial & Property Law, Family Law, Uncategorized, Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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If you’re obsessed with true crime podcasts and TV shows, the day a jury duty letter comes in the mail might just be the day you’ve been waiting for to finally fulfil your real-life fantasy. But for others, jury duty has long been attached to...

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Why would you reject a gift from a Will?

08 Jun Why would you reject a gift from a Will?

Posted at 13:09h in Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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There are a number of reasons you would disclaim a gift from a Will, the following are just some of those:...

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Disclaiming Gifts

06 Jun Disclaiming Gifts

Posted at 13:15h in Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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No one is compelled to accept a gift that is given to them, and that principle extends all the way to receiving a gift on the death of another person. The rejection of a gift resulting from the death of another is commonly called a...

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Should I represent myself in Court?

16 May Should I represent myself in Court?

Posted at 11:12h in Family Law, Uncategorized, Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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Choosing to represent yourself in court is a big decision that you should think carefully about. Here are some of the things to consider when deciding if it’s right for you....

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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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