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Being an executor or administrator of a deceased estate is complex and comes with significant, and often under-estimated responsibilities. An executor can be held…

There are two ways that people can co-own property: joint tenancy and tenancy in common. Joint tenancy A joint tenancy is where two or…

Being a beneficiary of a deceased estate can be uncomfortable. A loved one has died and someone else is now their executor or administrator….

When it comes to planning for death, superannuation is commonly misunderstood. Your super is not usually dealt with under your Will, but instead under…

Many Australians were left scratching their heads last week when it was reported that a Victorian Magistrate who, had a brief romance with a…

It may sound like a silly question.  We all know a Will when we see one.  They’re usually of fairly standard appearance – headed…

Every court (and tribunal) in Western Australia (including the Federal Court and other federal jurisdictions) has separate rules for the conduct of proceedings. Some…

If not properly managed, litigation can be unnecessarily time-consuming and expensive. We are committed to conducting proceedings as efficiently as possible. Preliminaries Before commencing…

Before finalising the estate, take steps necessary to protect yourself from claims and take advantage of protections offered by the law of Western Australia.

Thirty years after the separation Harry died interstate leaving three sisters to whom he was deeply attached. Harry hadn’t made a Will, so…