Family Provision Applications
Why would you need a Family Provision Application? If a person dies, with or without a Will and adequate provision is not made for the deceased person’s spouse, child, or dependent, then a Court may make an order for provision that it thinks appropriate under the...
Testmentary Capacity – capability to make a Will
We all work hard throughout our lives to accumulate assets. But what happens to those assets when you die? Everyone should be able to distribute their assets after their death in accordance with their wishes whilst they were still alive. Your executor can only...
The impact of relationships on Wills
Everyone should have a valid and current Will, but what impact does a relationship change have on your Will? For example, if you have drafted a valid Will, whilst you were single and you are now in relationship, but the Will makes no mention of your partner, are they...
Resolving Financial Matters in Family Law
The breakdown of a relationship is hard on everyone, and conflicts over financial matters can easily exacerbate the situation.