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.
Wills & Estate Planning
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).
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
Considerations on challenging the validity of a Will
A Will is an important legal document that provides the instructions for how a person wishes their estate to be dealt with, after their death.
What you need to know about contesting a will
The death of a loved one is a difficult time regardless of the circumstances. Learning that you have not been adequately provided for in your loved one’s Will, undoubtedly makes this difficult time even more challenging.
