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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Codicils – But wait, there’s more! – S02E07 – Battle of Wills Video Series
A codicil is a separate supplementary document that allows you to make changes to your will. What issues does this raise?
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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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Make A Video Will Now, Pay (A Lot) Later – S02E05 – Battle of Wills Video Series
Make a will on video. What's the problem? Your executor would have to prove to the court that you intended for that video to be your last 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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Administrator pendente lite – Never tear us apart – S02E03 – Battle of Wills Video Series
When someone dies, it's not a given that their "Will" will be the final Will. There might be multiple Wills naming different executors.
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