The term ‘Country’ is particularly important for Aboriginal peoples. It signifies a deep connection between a person and the land of their ancestors. Ian Hamm, a Yorta Yorta man, described to the Victoria Law Commission the importance of being buried
Estate Battles
Estate Battles, published by Mitchells Solicitors, focuses on legal issues related to wills and estates in Queensland, Australia. The blog covers topics such as contesting wills, estate disputes, family provision claims, and challenges related to will validity and executor duties. It also addresses estate planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance health directives. Additionally, the blog discusses elder law matters, particularly financial elder abuse and protections for seniors. The content aims to assist individuals navigating estate administration, executor disputes, and related litigation, providing practical legal insights and updates relevant to succession law.
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When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney a Power of Attorney Saved the Day.
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Do you remember the year when Santa got stuck up the chimney? We’ve all read the reports of that fateful night after Santa had eaten too many mince pies and got stuck in a precariously uncomfortable and dangerous position with…
Li v Choi-Tradition & Intention
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In China wills are rarely written. Acknowledging death by writing about it is considered highly superstitious and is believed to bring death closer. Although most people have thought about what will happen to their estate when they die, these intentions…
The Battle Between Statutory Wills & Potential Family Provision Claims
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Testamentary Freedom- the principle that a person can leave assets in their will to whomever they wish — and leave out those who might expect to inherit, is a fundamental principle of law. However, recent decisions made by the court under the…
The Leach Case & Adequacy. A Cautionary Tale For All Family Provision Applicants And The Solicitors They Instruct
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There was once a man who wanted to make a will that was fair. One where his 3 sons from a previous relationship were taken care of equally, where the Public Trustee of Queensland (“PTQ”) was appointed as the executor…
Simple Wills and Drop Bears
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Simple Wills and Drop Bears Camping for the uninitiated in Australia can be terrifying: the most venomous snakes in the world, man-eating crocodiles on our most serene beaches and, of course, the all-pervading threat of a drop bear… …so, some will…
The Halo of Death and Other Unicorns
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The Halo of Death and Other Unicorns The Unicorn A quick search on the internet of the phrase Books on Unicorns will quickly reveal a never-ending assortment of titles. I must confess I have read none of them, but one title did…
Bower Birds & Estate Planning – It’s All About Preparation
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Bower Birds & Estate Planning – It’s All About Preparation Preparation is important. A male bower bird is an interesting creature. It will expend great effort in collecting all manner of shiny objects, to build a so-called bower. Hours are spent preparing to court a female bower bird. Estate…
My life is a lie! (and how to fix a broken trust deed)
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My life is a lie! (and how to fix a broken trust deed) The Truman Show In the 1998 movie, the Truman Show, Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey) discovers there is something not quite right about his world. Life comes crashing…
COVID-19 Emergency Regulation Permits Wills Via Audio-visual Link
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COVID-19 Emergency Regulation Permits Wills Via Audio-visual Link Written by Naomi Williams The law of wills and estates is not typically a rapidly changing field, but much is unprecedented about life during the coronavirus pandemic. On 14 May 2020 the…