Disputing Wills
Published on May 19, 2008
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There are three main avenues to challenge or dispute a will. But first you need some basic points about wills.
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When can a Grandchild make a claim on their Grandparents deceased estate?
Published on May 19, 2008
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The Family Provision Act provides legal remedies for people to claim against deceased estates in situations where they feel they have not received their inheritance or been properly provided for by the deceased.
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Wills & power of attorney case
Published on May 18, 2008
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In a recent case the Supreme Court ordered a son who had power of attorney for his elderly father to reconvey the family home and money which the son had transferred to himself to the exclusion of his 3 brothers and sisters.
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Carer inherits to the detriment of children of deceased
Published on May 16, 2008
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Budget breaks put the trust back in testamentary trusts
Published on May 12, 2008
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In the recent 2006-07 Federal Budget, Federal Treasurer Peter Costello announced the Government would exclude certain income beneficiaries of testamentary trusts from the “franking credit” holding period rules, with effect from 1 July 2002...
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Deceased gives cheque but cashed after death
Published on May 12, 2008
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Testamentary Promises and the Family Provision Act
Published on May 12, 2008
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Frequently people are promised they will be provided for in a will only to find that promise challenged after the deceased's death. This often results in the will being disputed...
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Son Who Was Left Out of Mother’s Will Obtains His Inheritance
Published on May 8, 2008
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Badly drafted wills can cost you your inheritance
Published on May 1, 2008
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Recently we were able to protect our clients share in a deceased estate where they were provided for by their grandmother.
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Lost will
Published on May 1, 2008
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We recently had a case involving a lost will. Our client was a cousin of the deceased who had never married or had children and was very close to his cousin throughout his life.
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No Will - father died intestate & claim by girlfriend to be de facto spouse
Published on May 1, 2008
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The father died intestate & claim by girlfriend to be de facto spouse In a recent case we were retained to advise a son whose father died suddenly leaving no will.
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Divorce
Published on April 30, 2008
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To obtain a divorce, one or both of the parties to a marriage must file an Application for Divorce in the Family Court or Federal Magistrate's Court. The filing fee will be less if the application is filed in the Federal Magistrate’s Court.
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Property Settlements
Published on April 30, 2008
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Property Settlement is the legal phrase for the end result, in monetary and proprietary terms, of your divorce or separation. Participants in this process are often reported as being overwhelmed by technicalities, or outraged by the outcome. But with the help of Heckenberg & Associates and the proper preparation you can avoid undue legal problems.
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