by Reception | Jan 28, 2021 | Will Challenges
The term ‘Country’ is particularly important for Aboriginal peoples. It signifies a deep connection between a person and the land of their ancestors. Ian Hamm, a Yorta Yorta man, described to the Victoria Law Commission the importance of being buried on Country which...
by Reception | Dec 21, 2020 | Will Challenges
Do you remember the year when Santa got stuck up the chimney? We’ve all read the reports of that fateful night after Santa had eaten too many mince pies and got stuck in a precariously uncomfortable and dangerous position with Rudolf. His beard was all black, there...
by Reception | Dec 15, 2020 | Will Challenges
In China wills are rarely written. Acknowledging death by writing about it is considered highly superstitious and is believed to bring death closer. Although most people have thought about what will happen to their estate when they die, these intentions are spoken...
by Reception | Dec 8, 2020 | Will Challenges
Testamentary Freedom- the principle that a person can leave assets in their will to whomever they wish — and leave out those who might expect to inherit, is a fundamental principle of law. However, recent decisions made by the court under the Succession Act 1981...
by Reception | Nov 14, 2018 | Will Challenges
The increasing complexity of families continues to have ramifications for wills and estates law, particularly in answering the question about who can make a claim on a parent’s estate. In the United States, the Matter of the Estate of Douglas Castellano and the...
by Reception | Nov 7, 2018 | Will Challenges
A new study has revealed that Australians are relying on an inheritance and are already working out how they will spend it. About 29 per cent of Australians concede they are expecting an inheritance and they intend to spend some or all of it once payday arrives. The...
