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Sibling conflict over Wills is a common occurrence. Family provision claims in New South Wales allow living relatives to contest a Will if they feel that they were treated unfairly or they deserve a portion of the deceased’s estate. A recent case brought to light the problems that can arise if certain family members are treated differently than others in a Will,

In 2017, there were a total of 12,141 serious injuries caused by motor vehicle incidents on NSW roads, according to Transport for NSW. This astronomical figure is why the state continues to be the worst for serious injuries and fatalities caused on Australian roads. Thankfully, those who become injured are covered by the NSW Lifetime Care and Support Scheme. But

Any individual who has been injured as a result of another's negligent actions is eligible to claim for damages under the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002. But what are the procedural steps that must be taken when claiming for such an injury? First things' first: notice of claim In order to begin proceedings, the applicant must first give a notice

The following is guide to explain legal costs and what you could expect to recover from a defendant when making a claim. LEGAL COSTS These include professional fees for work done by your solicitor together with disbursements. Disbursements are the expenses incurred by the legal firm in pursuing your claim. These may include report fees, investigations, court filing fees, photocopying,

When children or family members are specifically excluded from a Will, it’s still possible for an eligible person to contest the Will and receive substantial compensation from the estate. In a recent case, a son made a claim for a family provision order from his late mother’s estate, after being left nothing in her Will. The circumstances of the claim A woman

Finding out that a parent has left you out of their Will can be devastating, particularly when it is unexpected and comes at an already traumatic time. Adult children are the most common claimants in Will disputes, according to a study compiled by the University of Queensland and other leading academic institutions. The research revealed 76 per cent of family provision