Can I get a copy of someone’s Will?
Generally speaking, the contents of a Will are private and are not able to be disclosed without the testator’s authority until after they have died. However, there are some circumstances where you might be able to get a copy of Will without waiting for it to be admitted to probate.
Andrew Andreyev chats with Tony Catt about family succession and conflict
If you are a family advisor or you are personally thinking about how you can keep family harmony in check when the next generation of your family steps up to the plate, this episode is a must-listen for you.
What happens if someone has lost capacity, but their Will does not reflect their wishes?
If you have a loved one who does not currently have capacity to make a new Will, you may be concerned that their Estate will not be distributed according to what they would have wanted. You may be thinking it is what it is and there is nothing you can do to, but does it really have to be this way?
A landmark win
Find out how our clients’ step mother extracted over $1m from their deceased father’s estate, leaving them with almost no inheritance – and how we fought to win it back.
Not happy with someone’s Will? Read how to make a successful challenge.
There are two main ways to challenge a Will. We discuss what they are.
Podcast: Challenging a Will
Hear Andrew Andreyev on ABC Radio 891 Drive-time in Adelaide discuss when and how a Will may be challenged.
Challenging a Will
In all States in Australia the law provides you with a right to challenge a Will if you believe that you have not been adequately provided for.
Superannuation and Family Provision Claims in NSW
Since the introduction of the ‘Notional Estate’ principle into the model succession law in NSW, some ‘asset structures’ are no longer effective to avoid assets being dragged into a squabble over a Will.