We have previously written Wills & Estates blogs discussing the requirements for a valid Will, and the issue of Informal Wills. Now, let's have a look at a recent case in Canada where a man … [Read more...]
Statutory Wills: Part 2 – Court Considerations
We continue our series on Statutory Wills, an emerging area in Estates Law. In part 1, we reviewed 'testamentary capacity' and examined Statutory Wills. Under certain circumstances, courts are … [Read more...]
Statutory Wills: Part 1 – What are Statutory Wills?
We have written previously about making and challenging Wills, including the need for Will-makers to have 'testamentary capacity', and to know and approve of their Wills. We now look at Statutory … [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...]
Challenging a Will update! – The Knowledge and Approval of a Will
We have previously written about the validity of Wills and the Testamentary Capacity of Will-makers, and how to challenge a Will through a Family Provisions Claim. Follow the links for more … [Read more...]