Ordinarily, a person’s Will is considered a definitive statement of their final wishes and how they want their property divided. In some circumstances, however, it may be possible to challenge a person’s Will on the basis that it wasn’t properly made. One such circumstance is…
Generally, where a child attends school is a decision made after careful consideration and agreement by both parents. However, after separation, choosing or changing a child’s school can easily become a source of friction between parents. Whilst it is not uncommon for there to be…
In recent weeks we have been increasingly asked by our family law clients; what happens to my minor children if I die? It is a scary question, but a reasonable one at any time when you have minor children. In an intact relationship, generally most…
How this property is dealt with depends largely on how it was held by the deceased (ie solely or with another person/people). If the deceased owned property with other people, then the Estate’s interest in the property will depend on whether the deceased and the…