Thinking of writing your own Will? Stop right there. While DIY might work for home improvements, your Will isn’t something to gamble with. Here’s why getting a solicitor is worth every penny. Get It Right, First Time Let’s face it – none of us...
We should all plan for our future. Certainly, we should all have a current will, especially those of us who need to make special arrangements for the care of children or pets. Many of us would also benefit from making a formal arrangement to account for a time when we...
In Australia, there are legal avenues available to individuals who wish to contest a will or challenge the distribution of an estate. Although regrettable, such disputes are often unavoidable and sometimes essential to ensure fair outcomes. Understanding these legal...
Shad Partners recently acted for a Defendant in NSW Supreme Court proceedings challenging the validity of a Will. In summary, the facts of the case were that: The late Wadad Wehbe (“the Deceased”) passed away on 10 February 2021. The Deceased was survived by her 5...
All jurisdictions in Australia provide statutory rights for eligible persons to contest a Will on the basis that they have not been left adequate provision by the testator. If a family provision claim is successful, the Court can order an appropriate adjustment to...
As a business owner, you deal with many responsibilities, including having to decide what to do with your business when you move on. Sometimes the logical endgame for a business is to be wound up, but in most cases, the aim is a smooth transition to new ownership....
