Letters of Administration for a Deceased Estate - FAQ
Under Wills & Probate law, everything owned by a person who has died is known as their ‘estate’.Usually, the deceased’s estate is distributed to surviving relatives and friends according to ...
Under Wills & Probate law, everything owned by a person who has died is known as their ‘estate’.Usually, the deceased’s estate is distributed to surviving relatives and friends according to ...
It is estimated that around 50% of Australians over the age of 18 do not have a Will or estate pan prepared, and for those that do, most have never updated it. Having an estate plan is the first step ...
We hear the term ‘going to court’ on a regular basis, but did you know there are actually several different courts and tribunals in the Victorian system? The role of each court and tribunal is to ...
With almost half of marriages ending in separation or divorce, married life does not always have a happy ending. When children are involved, divorce can get messy and devising custody agreements can b...
Many people don’t realise that superannuation is not an estate asset; Therefore, it does not automatically go to the estate of the deceased. It is also not necessarily covered in a Will, so it is es...
Civil orders that prohibit a person from committing a certain action against another person, intervention orders (formerly known as restraining orders) are typically granted to protect people from dom...
Separation and divorce is a hard time for everyone, but especially for the children involved. In Australia, separating parents are encouraged to work out co-parenting arrangements for their children b...
A simpler and more cost-effective alternative to pursuing litigation or other formal legal processes, mediation is a common method used to resolve disputes where negotiations have so far failed. At Ro...
A legally binding contract signed by two people before marrying, prenuptial agreements (or prenups as they are more commonly called) cover financial issues and future of assets in the event of a divor...
Whether you’re venturing into a new relationship, entering into marriage or considering separation or divorce, it is important to understand the effect these relationship changes can have on your Wi...
Since 2009, Australian family law has treated married couples and de facto couples essentially same, provided they meet the de facto criteria. In the event of a relationship breakup, they should have ...