TAG sells home gifted to charity ELIZABETH makes a will, leaving her “principal place of residence” to a particular charity. She leaves the rest of her estate to her nieces and nephews and appoints her friend, David as her executor.…
Failure of gift leads to 5 year delay JOHN worked hard throughout his life, earning a modest wage and comfortably providing for himself. John was an only child and never married nor had children. The only family that John had…
Building delays lead to breach of contract DAVE and Marg purchased their dream block of land, overlooking the river. Within a year their house was built. However, not quite content, they decided to put in an infinity pool. The custom…
DAVID, a successful businessman, has accumulated a multi-million dollar estate. Unfortunately, at the age of 65, David is diagnosed as suffering from dementia. Shortly thereafter, David appoints his daughter Robin as his financial manager, under an enduring power of attorney.…
Granddaughter pursues broken promises WHEN Penny and her father fall on tough times, they stay with Penny’s grandmother, Jane for twelve months. Penny is only ten years old at the time. After Penny and her father move-out, they maintain a…
Anglicisation chaos LUCCIANO Lombardi was born in Italy and migrated to Australia in the late 1950s, when he was twelve years old. Finding that most Australians struggle to say his name properly, Lucciano begins to go by Luke Lombard, which…
SHORTLY after their marriage, Amy and Robert build their family home on a property owned by Robert’s father. Amy and Robert have two children together but unfortunately, after a 15-year marriage, their relationship breaks-down. The parties are unable to reach…
KEVIN and Julie are successful investors in local property and decided to assist their friends Wayne and Gabby, who had recently married, enter the market. The idea was that Wayne would borrow his share from Kevin and Julie and that…
Claim on Grandfather’s estate amid history of drug abuse PETER’S parents divorce when he is ten years of age. Peter resides with his mother during his teenage years and has little to do with his father. In his late teens,…
What is a notary public? VINCENT migrated from Italy 30 years ago and lives happily on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Vincent’s family remained in Italy and when his father passes away, a dispute arises regarding his…