by Bay Legal | Aug 10, 2017 | Wills, Estate Planning & Succession
In the last blog post, we summarised who can make family provision claims against deceased estates and general factors considered by the Court. Here are some real life examples: Estranged Children Some parents may decide to reduce the inheritance of a child because of...
by Bay Legal | Jul 6, 2017 | Wills, Estate Planning & Succession
Everyone knows that having a valid Will in place means smooth sailing for those who benefit from a deceased person’s wishes. Right? Well, yes, but not quite. What happens if someone is not happy with a Will? Consider a child who thinks that he/she is not receiving...
by Bay Legal | Nov 19, 2015 | Wills, Estate Planning & Succession
Helen was one of four who survived her mother*. Mum died in August 2010 aged 92. Her Will left most of $350,000 to two of her children. Helen missed out because she hadn’t spoken with Mum for 20 years. Helen was an impoverished pensioner in need of financial support....
by Bay Legal | Oct 18, 2015 | Wills, Estate Planning & Succession
An 85 year old widow made a formal will on 6 March 2012 with the assistance of her solicitor. Her estate was valued at $930,000. Shortly after making she will, changed her mind. She wanted to provide special legacies to two of her eight children. She felt especially...
by Bay Legal | Sep 18, 2014 | Wills, Estate Planning & Succession
Do you and/or your partner have one of these experiences? Recently bought or sold a property; Planning to buy or sell a property soon; Have children and/or grandchildren; Have an elderly relative in the family; Have a sizeable superannuation and/or insurance policy;...
by Bay Legal | Jun 12, 2014 | Wills, Estate Planning & Succession
Children lose out on $650K of mother’s Super! Stepfather gets the lot! The children got nothing and had to pay legal costs! This was despite Mother’s will excluding the stepfather. How did this happen? Ioppolo & Hesford v Conti In the recent case of Ioppolo &...
