Bond, Administration Bond – S03E02 – Battle of Wills Video Series
When a beneficiary of a will disputes an administrator, the court would generally require a bond to be put in place.
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The crunch of a Crisp order – S03E01 – Battle of Wills Video Series
A CRISP order is an attempt to soften the adage: “You can’t please all of the people all of the time”.
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Everything You Need To Know About Wills, Contested Estates And Family Provision Claims
We understand that the passing of a loved one is a stressful and emotional time. Legal disputes can arise over the deceased’s wishes, only adding to this stress for all...
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What are Smyth Orders? – S02E10 – Battle of Wills Video Series
If you're thinking of contesting an estate, what's you best estimated financial outcome if you win? What if you lose?
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De facto relationships – How to prove you’re a duck… or not a duck – S02E09 – Battle of Wills Video Series
There are 9 considerations that assist the court in working out if someone is in a de facto relationship or not for family provision claims.
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Jon Snow and the presumption of parentage in family provision claims – S02E08 – Battle of Wills Video Series
How is it deemed that someone is a deceased person's child? It all comes down to the presumption of parentage.
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DIY wills – Who wants to live forever? – S02E06 – Battle of Wills Video Series
Is it wise to use a do it yourself will? What are the implications if you don't consider people potentially contesting your will?
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Will Alterations – Or Liquid Nightmare – S02E04 – Battle of Wills Video Series
When you alter a valid will, that alteration is not valid unless the alteration has been executed as if it was a will.
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Renunciation: If You’re Not In It For Love… – S02E01 – Battle of Wills Video Series
Being an executor is an unpaid and thankless job. So what happens if your executor decides they don't want to do it after your death?
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Dude, Where’s My Will? – Lost Wills – S01E10 – Battle of Wills Video Series
What happens if the original of a Will is missing after the deceased's death? It does happen. High anxiety, fingers are pointed...
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