by augustandclaire | Sep 22, 2023 | Insights
Can a verbal promise made before death be grounds to contest a Will in NSW? Well, it depends. When a verbal promise is made before someone passes away but is not formally added to their will, it can often be a complicated process to ensure that the agreement is...
by augustandclaire | Jul 3, 2023 | Insights
You may have not heard the term ‘defending a will’ until it is a responsibility you are required to do as an executor of an estate. What does defending a Will in NSW mean? Defending a will in NSW refers to doing all that is required to uphold the terms of a...
by augustandclaire | Apr 3, 2023 | Insights
Chris (65) is a widow with two grown-up adult children, Andrew and Michael. His wife had died 10 years before from underlying health issues. Chris’ children became estranged from him after their mother passed away. Over time, Chris’ friends introduced him to Emma. ...
by augustandclaire | Mar 17, 2023 | Insights
Nick (60) and Charlotte (57) were married for 5 years and living together in Melbourne. Nick was widowed 9 years prior and had two children from this marriage, Joshua and Tara (33 and 37). Although Nick had a good relationship with his children, the relationship...
by augustandclaire | Mar 17, 2023 | Insights
A will is a legal document that outlines a person’s instructions and/or wishes for their care of children and management of their estate once they are gone. As part of this, the document must comply with the legal requirements of executing a will in NSW as referenced...
