Are adopted children eligible to contest a will?
Under the law, an adopted child qualifies as a “natural” child. The NSW Succession Act provides clarification on this topic by stating that an adopted child has the same...
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Spilling the tea on Jones v Dunkel – S05E01 – Adrian Corbould Wills & Estates
What is the Jones v Dunkel rule – and why is it relevant to my family provision claim or defence? Hello, I’m Adrian Corbould, Accredited Specialist in Wills &...
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Can a step-child contest a will?
What’s the deal with step-children being excluded from wills? While this may seem like the start to a hilarious, well-timed joke, the truth is it can be anything but...
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Kissin’ cousins – S03E10 – Adrian Corbould Wills & Estates
Transcript Kissin Cousins! Did you know you can legally marry your cousin, your niece or nephew, your aunt or uncle? Not only that, but they can possibly benefit from...
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Solemn form grant of probate – S03E09 – Adrian Corbould Wills & Estates
“This guy just don’t want to win, you know, he wants to bury ya!” Mickey Goldmill. Rocky II a.k.a. solemn form grant of probate. Hello, I’m Adrian Corbould, Accredited...
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Powers of Attorney – The fear of missing out – S03E07 – Battle of Wills Video Series
Giving someone your power of attorney means that person can do generally any legal activity on your behalf. This includes: operating your bank accounts, pay bills, buy and sell...
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Why do people contest estates?
Our contested estate clients come from all walks of life and involve a wide variety of family dynamics and family configurations. In some cases, our clients have been excluded...
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The McKenzie friend – S03E05 – Battle of Wills Video Series
Transcript Adrian Corbould: Say hello to my little friend, the Mckenzie Friend. Hello, I’m Adrian Corbould, Accredited Specialist, Wills & Etates at Turnbull Hill Lawyers with the Battle of...
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Rejecting Inheritances – S03E04 – Battle of Wills Video Series
Transcript Adrian Corbould: Thanks, but no thanks. Rejecting inheritances. I’m Adrian Corbould, Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates at Turnbull Hill Lawyers, with the Battle of Wills series, where...
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The reading of the will – S03E03 – Battle of Wills Video Series
Transcript Adrian Corbould: I leave my 1972 Gran Torino to… the reading of the will. Hello, I’m Adrian Corbould, Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates at Turnbull Hill Lawyers,...
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