I saw Susie Suing Santa Clause IT was Christmas Eve and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Nothing would stir for the rest of Christmas Eve, nor Christmas Day. A fact that…
Are you on Santa’s good list? JOHNNY, child of Nancy and Donald Carpenter, was a much loved and very spoilt only child. During the year Johnny turned 19, his parents had been encouraged by his strong academic results and…
Litigation to resolve ambiguity in will BRIAN was a wealthy man who owned real estate, shares, cash and an extensive classic car collection. At the time of his death, Brian was married to Julie and had three children to…
Conveyancing dispute and claim for default interest ROBERT’S mother passes away and he is appointed as the executor. Robert asks a conveyancer to draw-up a contract for the sale of his late mother’s home. The contract includes a clause…
Blended families and the risks involved with ‘mutual wills’ JOHN and Sandra are married. They each have two children from a previous relationship. They attend an appointment with a solicitor regarding their estate planning with a view to making…
Public Trustee removed as financial manager DUE to a cognitive impairment as a result of a medical condition, Wendy is the subject of orders granting the Public Guardian and the New South Wales Trustee and Guardian (‘Public Trustee’), management…
Alleged failure to care for late husband HENRY meets Mary, who is 20 years his junior. He has nine children to a previous relationship. Henry and Mary are married a year later. They discuss their estate planning and Mary…
Vulnerable persons allege unconscionable conduct ROBERT and Helen decide to move closer to their daughter, Diane. They had a falling out with their other daughter, Mary, several years ago. Robert and Helen wish to disinherit Mary and Diane tells…
Special arrangements for a special friend AMY is quite fond of her Jack Russell terrier, Rosey. As part of her estate planning, Amy wishes to ensure that Rosey is looked-after. She is advised by her solicitor that unless there…
Cheap will costs thousands JOE is married to Jenny and has two children from a previous marriage. Joe buys a will kit from the local Post Office for $20. Being a man of few words, Joe simply writes “I…