We have previously written about: The importance of having a properly-drafted Will; The role and responsibilities of Executors of a deceased Estate; and How to make a claim against an … [Read more...]
Overturning a Will? Nothing to do with Fairness!
A recent court case has highlighted the difference between overturning a Will and challenging a Will under the Succession Act 2006 (NSW). Two sisters attempted to have their father's Will … [Read more...]
Don’t pour your money down the drain with a badly drafted Will!
The experienced solicitors at Martin Bullock Lawyers understand the value of properly written and executed Estate documents. They save a lot of time, confusion and money when you reach the end of your … [Read more...]
Family Provisions and the Notional Estate
This is the third part in our series about challenging a will. Today we continue our discussion of Family Provision claims. Previously, we outlined what Family Provision Orders are for, who is … [Read more...]
Challenging a Will – Family Provisions Claims
You feel that you have been unfairly dealt with in a Will. The inheritance may be smaller than expected. Your share may be smaller than expected. You may have been left out entirely. So what do you … [Read more...]
Post-Mortem Sperm Donation
The Australian High Court recently handed down judgment in Masson v Parsons & Ors, where a sperm donor was found to be a child’s legal father. In the United States, a New York court rules on … [Read more...]
Sperm Donation and Legal Parenthood: The High Court decides Masson v Parsons & Ors
Back in April, we reported on Masson v Parsons & Ors, a sperm donor case before the Australian High Court. The Facts Susan and Margaret Parsons, a lesbian couple, conceived a child by artificial … [Read more...]
Sperm Donation and Legal Parenthood: The High Court considers Masson v Parsons & Ors
Soon the High Court of Australia will hand down a Judgment in Masson v Parsons & Ors, a case addressing sperm donation and legal parentage. Susan and Margaret Parsons, a lesbian couple, … [Read more...]
What to do if you’ve been left out of a Will
We often don’t talk about it with our parents or step-parents, but we tend to make assumptions about what is in a Will. This is particularly true of blended families. So, what do you do if your … [Read more...]