An executor is expected to administer and distribute an estate without unnecessary delay. In New South Wales, the expectation is for an estate to be distributed within 12 months of the date of death. To account for the possibility of a Family Provision Claim being...
Regardless of whether you are making a Family Provision Claim or challenging the validity of a Will, contesting a Will can be difficult. Aside from any complexity in the matter, you also need to consider how your actions may prejudice other beneficiaries and how...
Family structures have changed considerably over the years, and it is not uncommon for a person to have children from more than one marriage or de facto relationship. To prevent these changes from complicating family provision claims, the NSW Succession Act 2006...
The process for challenging or contesting a Will in NSW differs slightly depending on the reason for the challenge. Challenging the validity of a Will involves different steps to those followed for making a Family Provision Claim, so it is necessary to look at them...
In simple terms, estate planning or succession planning is a way to ensure your estate is managed and distributed efficiently–and as per your wishes–when you die. Estate planning includes a valid Will, but proper estate planning covers a lot more than just a Will....
