How to Contest a Will in Australia and Handle Estate Disputes

In Australia, there are legal avenues available to individuals who wish to contest a Will or challenge the distribution of an estate. Although regrettable, such disputes are often unavoidable and sometimes essential to ensure fair outcomes. Understanding these legal...

Wills for Blended Families

Making a Will is important, particularly if you are part of a blended family. A blended family is a family in which one or both partners have a child or children from a previous relationship. Careful estate planning now should ensure that all of your intended...

Is Do-It-Yourself Conveyancing Dead?

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring the ownership (title) of property (real estate) from one party to another.  For most people, buying or selling property is one of the largest financial transactions they will ever make, and the conveyancing process is...

Dying intestate – the perils of not making a Will

A valid Will determines how your estate is dealt with after you die. Your Will can appoint an appropriate family member or trusted friend to administer your estate (your executor), nominate guardians for young children, determine who will receive your assets and give...

Dealing with restrictive covenants – Victoria

Do you have a covenant that runs with your land and are wondering if you can prevent it from affecting your development plans? There are ways in which you can apply to have a restrictive covenant removed or modified. This article discusses the implications of...