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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

A complex family provision claim heard at the NSW Supreme Court has resulted in a $550,000 lump sum legacy to a mentally disabled carer who looked after a reclusive woman for two years before her death. The plaintiff said he originally met the deceased in 1979 when he began a sexual relationship with her and her partner that lasted for six months.

The grandchild of a deceased woman has successfully pursued a family provision claim through the NSW Supreme Court, resulting in the award of $460,000. Under the Succession Act 2006, grandchildren are eligible to contest the will of a grandparent provided they were dependent or partially dependent on the deceased at some point before their death. In this particular case, the plaintiff had

A daughter has successfully pursued a family provision claim against the estate of her mother, despite the two becoming estranged in the years prior to the latter’s death. The plaintiff, the elder of two daughters, originally received nothing from the deceased’s estate, which was bequeathed in its entirety to her sister. According to NSW Supreme Court documents, the estate was worth more

Despite Australia’s proud standing as one of the world’s wealthiest economies, a shocking number of our citizens are still badly let down by an overstretched health service every year. If you’ve been unfortunate enough to fall victim to medical negligence or medical malpractice, it’s imperative that you seek professional assistance as soon as possible in order to claim compensation and

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.