Oscar Humphries has announced that he is dropping his surname after his father, legendary Australian comedian Barry Humphries, allegedly cut his son from his will. The 36-year-old announced the news on social media, where he is now going by just his first and second names – Oscar Valentine. He explained his decision in a foul-mouthed tirade on Facebook. “Changing my name.
The topic of succession is complex in the farming world. The sector has traditionally followed the rule of primogeniture, whereby the first-born son takes over the family farm and continues to work the land. However, this approach is becoming increasingly rare in modern-day agricultural inheritance. In fact, a recent report from business advisors Chapman Eastway showed only 3 per cent
Contesting a will in NSWÂ proceeds through several stages before a case ever reaches the courtroom. In our experience, less than 10 per cent of clients see their claim go before a judge. Court hearings are only necessary when the relevant parties are unable to reach a compromise during the settlement and mediation phases. If an agreement isn’t possible, both sides
You may decide to pursue an inheritance dispute for many reasons, whether you doubt the validity of the will or feel the deceased did not adequately provide for your needs from their estate. Nevertheless, you will be expected to provide evidence to support your case, particularly if you are alleging the will is forged, which is notoriously difficult to prove. Enlisting the
Professional services of one kind or another are the daily engine that keeps much of Australia ticking over, but the quality of providers across different areas of expertise can often vary considerably. While human error is a factor in any profession, there is also, sad to say, a large number of genuine charlatans out there looking to snare the unwary.
The 2006 amendment to the Motor Accident Compensation Act 1999 introduced two no fault schemes into Chapter 1 of the act. The first of which is for “recovery of compensation for blameless accident”. The act defines “blameless accidents” as: “a motor accident not caused by the fault of the owner or driver of any motor vehicle involved in the accident
In the spirit of reconciliation GMP Law acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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