Common Causes of Executor Disputes
The role of an executor is critical in the administration of a deceased estate. However, disputes involving executors are increasingly common — and can significantly delay or derail the administration of an estate.
Estate Litigation
Informal Testamentary Documents in Estate Litigation
Tonkin Drysdale Partners’ Estate Litigation Specialist and Partner, Dominic Tonkin, discusses the recent Supreme Court decision in Peek v Wheatley [2025] NSWSC 554 which examined the validity of an informal will discovered on the iPhone of the deceased.
What happens if there is no will?
Dying without a valid Will in New South Wales can have significant and often unintended consequences for your loved ones. When someone dies intestate (without a Will), their estate is distributed according to the NSW intestacy laws under the Succession Act 2006 (NSW).
TDP features in Australian Financial Review
The prospect of one sibling receiving more than another is one of the most common triggers for will contests and family provision claims. This issue was front and centre in a national feature published in Australian Financial Review on 1 August.
Key Lessons from Girotto v Girotto 2025 for Estate Litigation
The recent Supreme Court of NSW decision in Girotto v Girotto [2025] NSWSC 616 underscores the weight the Court places on a testator’s clear and rational intentions when determining family provision claims.
Understanding Family Provision Claims
When a loved one passes away, the distribution of their estate is typically managed according to their will or if they did not make a will
70% of Australian’s don’t have a will or directed their Super
Australia is on the brink of an extraordinary intergenerational transfer of wealth. This raises a critical question: are your affairs in order?
Executor Disputes in Estate Litigation
When someone passes away, the responsibility of administering their estate falls to an executor—trusted individual/s
The Role of Mediation in Estate Disputes
Estate disputes are a common yet often stressful occurrence. Disagreements over wills
Your Guide to Contesting a Will in NSW
As a trusted legal firm serving the Central Coast of NSW and surrounds for over 60 years, we understand the delicate nature
