Is my former spouse entitled to my inheritance?
Did you know that $3.5 trillion will be inherited by Australians over the next 20 years? Many Australians who inherit assets will also undergo a relationship breakdown and property division. Contrary to popular...
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What is an Independent Children’s Lawyer?
Transcript: What is an independent children’s lawyer, what are they for and when is one appointed? Hi, I’m Sally Elphick, and I’m a lawyer here at Turnbull Hill Lawyers....
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How to keep the family home after separation
If you’re going through a separation, you’re probably considering your options when it comes to dividing your money and property interests. If you are considering keeping the family home...
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Mediation For Will Disputes: What Is It and How Does It Work?
When a person with a valid will passes away, their estate is usually settled by their executor in accordance with the instructions set out in their will. However, sometimes...
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Saving tax with Trusts
A Testamentary Trust is an often discussed but rarely understood mechanism by which assets are inherited following someone passing away. If used correctly, a Testamentary Trust can be immensely...
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Are adopted children eligible to contest a will?
Under the law, an adopted child qualifies as a “natural” child. The NSW Succession Act provides clarification on this topic by stating that an adopted child has the same...
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AVOs and Family Law
How does an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order Affect Parenting Orders in New South Wales In certain situations, a breakdown in a relationship might be due to an incident involving...
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Spilling the tea on Jones v Dunkel – S05E01 – Adrian Corbould Wills & Estates
What is the Jones v Dunkel rule – and why is it relevant to my family provision claim or defence? Hello, I’m Adrian Corbould, Accredited Specialist in Wills &...
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Do you need a shareholders agreement?
Introduction Your company is governed by its constitution that is put in place when the company is created. This, however, does not set out the rights and responsibilities of...
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What is spousal maintenance in NSW?
Spousal maintenance is important to understand, as many people will go through a separation in their lives. In marriages and de facto relationships, it is not uncommon for one...
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