What is a grant of Letters of Administration? TONY makes a will leaving the whole of his estate to his three children. He appoints his brother as his executor. When Tony passes-away many years later, his children take the…
Death-bed gifting dispute HOWARD is terminally ill and in the final days of his life, he decides to give his friend Sarah, a gift as she had been by his side during the last twelve months. Howard hands Sarah…
Estranged child makes claim MARY makes a will leaving the whole of her estate to her son David. She makes no provision for her son Peter and her will includes a notation stating that “Peter has chosen not to…
Burial at sea: The legalities BARRY, a retired professional fisherman, makes a will which includes a provision to the effect that upon his death, he wishes for his remains to be the subject of a burial at sea. Barry…
Second bite at cherry after divorce PETER and Michelle separate after a 20 year relationship. Twelve months later, a divorce order is granted. Peter puts an offer to Michelle regarding the division of their property. They both seek legal…
No stick for Slick PAUL and Amy purchased a vacant block of land and are ready to build their new home. They settle on Slick Homes as their builder. During the negotiations with Slick Homes, Amy was adamant that…
Mid-transaction Tragedy ROBERT sells his home for $1 million. A deposit of $100,000 is paid on the exchange of contracts and settlement is scheduled to occur 42 days later. Unfortunately, Robert unexpectedly passes-away three weeks after contracts are exchanged.…
Claim to enforce squatter’s rights TIM is part of a wealthy family and has inherited a number of properties from various family members over the years. Tim had regularly moved up and down the coast as a younger man…
Parents claim repayment of loan after tragic loss DAVID and Jenny wish to purchase their first home. They talk to their bank about obtaining finance and are informed that they will need to source additional funds to proceed. Jenny…
Caveats and solemn form grants WENDY, aged 88, makes a will leaving her whole estate to her niece, Alice. At the age of 95, Wendy, with the assistance of her other niece Jane, puts her house on the market,…