Grieving partner faces risky claim. GEORGE and Lily dated for about 9 months before George moved into Lily’s house. Lily’s parents had given her $100,000 to assist her with the purchase of the house. George and Lily had talked…
Family Court asked to Bust the Trust AFTER 30 years of marriage, Daniel and Rachel separate and divorce. They cannot agree on the division of their assets and Daniel commences property settlement proceedings in the Family Court. The Court…
Modification of Forfeiture Rule in fatal road accident MICHAEL and Wendy are involved in a motor vehicle accident. Wendy sustains serious injuries and unfortunately passes-away. They have a 10-year-old son. Michael is charged with dangerous driving occasioning death and…
Is a suicide note a will? Harry sadly ends his own life, leaving a handwritten but unsigned and undated note. Harry was married to Linda but they were separated at the date of his death. The note is addressed…
Claim on missing person’s estate WENDY marries Harry. She has a daughter to a previous relationship, Penny, who lives with her father overseas. Six months after the marriage, Wendy and Harry purchase a home together as joint tenants. Wendy…
JAKE belongs to a religious group that practices polygamy. He meets and falls in love with Amy, another member of the group and they are eventually married. A few years into their marriage, Jake has taken two more wives.…
JOHN is named as executor in his late father’s will. He seeks legal advice regarding his role and is advised that an executor has the right to make the funeral arrangements. The funeral account can be paid from his…
Real Estate Gift, Public Trustee and Centrelink WILLIAM lives with his mother, Michelle. She has a history of mental illness and at the age of 75 years, William also becomes her carer. William and Michelle visit a solicitor together…
Superfund exercises discretion against member’s wishes DAVID has been living with his de facto wife for 10 years. He has two daughters to a previous relationship and his partner has three daughters of her own. As part of his…
PENNY, in her 80’s, has no children of her own. She is assisted with her housework, laundry and shopping by her niece, Diane. Penny tells Diane that she needs to go into a nursing home and asks her to…