Where’s Your Will? The Will of Valerie Eve Robson [2020 QSC 52] and the Forgetful Will Custodian.

by Reception | Nov 18, 2021 | Estate Disputes, Executor Disputes, Will Challenges

Where’s Your Will? The Will of Valerie Eve Robson [2020 QSC 52] and the Forgetful Will Custodian. Where’s your original will? The original one, not the email or photocopy that you received from your legal advisors but the actual document that you signed in the...

THE WILL GAMBLE. RE: Weedon [2020] QSC 161 and the high stakes risk of an unwitnessed will.

by Reception | Nov 3, 2021 | Will Challenges

THE WILL GAMBLE RE: Weedon [2020] QSC 161 and the high stakes risk of an unwitnessed will. How much do you like to gamble? Not at all? A yearly bet on the Melbourne Cup? I would bet (pardon the pun) that you wouldn’t risk losing your entire estate to the wrong person...

The Fox Family & Their Father’s Missing Will. Re Fox [2020] QSC 30

by Reception | Oct 20, 2021 | Estate Disputes, Family Disputes, Will Challenges, Wills

The Fox Family & Their Father’s Missing Will Re Fox [2020] QSC 30 If you’re looking for tales of drama, mystery and intrigue then the Supreme Court of Queensland’s Succession law cases have it all. Despite good intentions, failing to update your will and your...

The Granny Flat Fail. Richardson v Lindsay and how it’s important to get your house in order before you commit.

by Reception | Sep 24, 2021 | Will Challenges

The Granny Flat Fail Richardson v Lindsay and how it’s important to get your house in order before you commit   People are living longer. However, being the surviving spouse and living alone in the large family home, which was once bursting at the seams, can have a...

DOES YOUR WILL SAY EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT? RE YU [2013] QSC 322 – The Ambiguity Trap In Wills

by Reception | Aug 11, 2021 | Estate Disputes, Estate Planning, Wills

DOES YOUR WILL SAY EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT? RE YU [2013] QSC 322 – The Ambiguity Trap In Wills The interpretation of wills can be complex and confusing and the problem with the rise of the DIY will is that although it’s easier than ever to record your wishes on...