132 articles · page 3 of 11
Learn how separation, divorce and death can collide in Australian law, and what business owners should do when family law property settlements intersect with contested estates and inheritance disputes.
When death benefits in a blended family SMSF are paid to the 'wrong' person, what can you actually do?
Learn how to remove a corporate trustee from your family trust, who has the power to do it, what documentation you need, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Judicial advice lets trustees get Supreme Court sign-off on contentious decisions. Learn when to seek court protection, how it works, and whether it's right for your situation.
Not every estate issue needs a specialist, but some disputes will harm your position if you stay with a generalist. Learn when your family lawyer should step aside.
Learn how super death benefit disputes move from trustee review to AFCA and court. Understand what evidence matters, who decides, and how to avoid losing on procedure.
Trust property disputes demand swift action. Learn how to recognise misuse of trust assets, protect your interests, and respond when a trustee goes off course.
Death of a business owner triggers buy-sell agreement disputes over price, control, funding, and conflicting documents. Learn what executors and surviving shareholders must do early.
Understand when courts can step in to resolve trust disputes or give trustees formal directions through judicial advice applications. A practical guide for Australian trustees and beneficiaries.
When a family member dies owing an informal loan, proving the debt exists becomes complicated. Here's what executors, lenders and beneficiaries need to know about enforceability.
Yes, you can challenge a late-life will change in Australia. Courts scrutinise deathbed changes for capacity, undue influence, and proper execution. Time limits apply, act fast.
Executor mishandling the estate? Understand when you can sue for negligence, how to prove misconduct, alternatives to litigation, and what it costs to challenge an executor in Australia.
