What happens if the time limit to contest proceedings has expired?
In New South Wales the time limit to commence proceedings for a family provision claim is 12 months from the date of death of the deceased person. You may...
Read MoreMaking a video will – most likely will end up on the cutting room floor
Making a Video Will You’ve seen the movies – following the eccentric billionaire’s death, a video of their last wishes is played to an audience of (usually disappointed) relatives....
Read MoreHow to Obtain a Copy of the Will
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF A WILL Under s54 of the Succession Act (NSW) 2006, a person who has possession or control of a Will of a deceased person...
Read MoreEstrangement: What does it mean in the law of succession in New South Wales?
Estrangement has been described as “the condition which results from the attitudes or conduct of one or both parties” (Andrews v Andrews NSWSC 115). On some occasions in...
Read MoreDelusional Father Leaves Everything to Charity
Contesting a Will when everything has been left to charity… 2015 – Update Following on from the previous article below, this case has now settled at the Supreme Court of...
Read MoreContesting a Will: Common questions and answers
Who can make a family provision claim against an estate in NSW? Legislation in New South Wales gives certain people a right to claim against an estate if left out, or...
Read MoreCase Summary: Madison Ashton v Estate of the late Richard Pratt
“Hi, my name is Adrian Corbould. I’m a lawyer at Turnbull Hill. I practice exclusively in the area of Contested Wills and Estates.” “Today the Court of Appeal handed down its decision in...
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