Tragic story: Aged care worker named next of kin
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What happened to the ‘reading of the will’?
You can picture the scene. In a wood panelled library of a law firm, leather-bound
18/02/2021
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Would you trust one person to share your estate?
In 2017, British television presenter and entertainer, Bruce Forsyth, passed away at the age of
06/04/2020
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Deliberate exclusion from a will
The deliberate exclusion of a child from a will happens surprisingly often. In one particular
17/03/2020
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How long do you have to contest a Will, and what is involved?
We are often contacted by people who feel that they have been unfairly left out
17/02/2020
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Is a former spouse entitled to contest a will? | A case study
Section 57(1)(d) of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW)[1] (‘the Act’) allows for a former spouse
07/02/2020
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Why is estate planning important in family law?
Every family law situation is unique, so it’s important to ensure your estate planning arrangements
18/07/2019
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I’m a step-child. Can I contest my step-parents Will?
With divorce and separation common and resulting in second and even third marriages, many people
15/02/2019
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Mental capacity and signing wills
It is quite often that concerns are raised following the death of a person (‘testator’)
26/11/2018
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I have been appointed as an Executor under a Will, what do I need to do?
When someone dies leaving a Will, the Executor named in the Will must take certain
14/11/2018
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Can you disinherit an estranged child?
Are you entitled to disinherit a child who chooses to have no contact with you?
26/04/2017
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Dying to Know Day
The D-word. We have no shortage of names for it, but when faced with death
01/08/2016
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Will disputes: Family Provision claims explained
If you believe that you have not received adequate provision for your maintenance, education or
26/04/2016
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Will disputes: Notional Estates
With the New South Wales Supreme Court having recently been charged with considering the adequacy
26/04/2016
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“Where there’s a will, there’s a way” – or is there? Inheritances and assisted suicides
How does the law regard inheritances and assisted suicides? For a long time, our laws have
19/05/2014
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Tragic story: Aged care worker named next of kin
I was recently asked by online publication, Hello Care, to comment for an article on a heart breaking story
Catherine Henry Lawyers
What happened to the ‘reading of the will’?
You can picture the scene. In a wood panelled library of a law firm, leather-bound
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Would you trust one person to share your estate?
In 2017, British television presenter and entertainer, Bruce Forsyth, passed away at the age of
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Deliberate exclusion from a will
The deliberate exclusion of a child from a will happens surprisingly often. In one particular
Catherine Henry Lawyers
How long do you have to contest a Will, and what is involved?
We are often contacted by people who feel that they have been unfairly left out
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Is a former spouse entitled to contest a will? | A case study
Section 57(1)(d) of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW)[1] (‘the Act’) allows for a former spouse
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Why is estate planning important in family law?
Every family law situation is unique, so it’s important to ensure your estate planning arrangements
Catherine Henry Lawyers
I’m a step-child. Can I contest my step-parents Will?
With divorce and separation common and resulting in second and even third marriages, many people
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Mental capacity and signing wills
It is quite often that concerns are raised following the death of a person (‘testator’)
Catherine Henry Lawyers
I have been appointed as an Executor under a Will, what do I need to do?
When someone dies leaving a Will, the Executor named in the Will must take certain
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Can you disinherit an estranged child?
Are you entitled to disinherit a child who chooses to have no contact with you?
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Dying to Know Day
The D-word. We have no shortage of names for it, but when faced with death
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Will disputes: Family Provision claims explained
If you believe that you have not received adequate provision for your maintenance, education or
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Will disputes: Notional Estates
With the New South Wales Supreme Court having recently been charged with considering the adequacy
Catherine Henry Lawyers
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way” – or is there? Inheritances and assisted suicides
How does the law regard inheritances and assisted suicides? For a long time, our laws have
Catherine Henry