Wills in the 21st century: Electronic signing
Background Over time the practice of writing a Will on parchment gradually shifted to the use of ordinary A4 paper….
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When the Court’s approval of a settlement of a claim is challenged: Decision of the NSW Court of Appeal in Robinson v Robinson [2020] NSWCA4
Court Approvals of Releases in Family Provision Claims Settlement of a claim against an estate for a family provision order…
Interstate and international estate planning
Introduction A nation of people on the move That Australia is a country of immigrants is not news to anyone….
Avoiding problems causes problems… and were they de facto partners?
Dakin v Floyd [2019] NSWSC 1220 This is a classic example of a person avoiding problems only to create a…
ATO: Main Residence Practical Compliance Guide 2019/5 – Deceased Estates – ATO
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recently issued Practical Compliance Guideline 2019/5 (PCG 2019/5) relating to the sale of a deceased’s…
Executors’ Commission – A nationwide snapshot
Executors’ Obligations The appointment of an executor is a significant decision for a will-maker to make. It is also a…