Delays in the Parramatta Registry continue, as Judges indicate that no available dates for Final hearings remain in 2016.

It is difficult to know what to do when someone dies. Here is a simplified flowchart of the main steps in the process.

A message from the Chief Justice, Family Court of Australia, may assist parents adhere to parenting orders in COVID-19.

Family and domestic violence leave is a major significant advance in society where it is unfortunately prevalent.

Special counsel Rebecca Edwards and partner Scott Hay-Bartlem discuss Rebecca's transition from aged care to elder law, exploring her dedication to supporting families during challenging times. The conversation covers the critical role of enduring powers of attorney and the legal complexities clients encounter when planning for their future.

A Grant of Probate allows an executor to manage the estate of a deceased person in accordance with that person's will.

Some members of the legal profession hold concerns that the Parramatta Registry may be closed altogether.

Partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson break down the critical tax distinctions between superannuation benefits paid during a member's lifetime versus death benefits distributed after passing. They explore timing considerations, beneficiary designation rules, and strategic estate planning approaches to optimize tax outcomes and ensure effective management of superannuation death benefits.

Simon Creek discusses how the overhaul of this outdated statutory legacy scheme will bring fairness to WA families.

This paper outlines strategies to protect loans from claims from an asset protection and estate planning perspective.

Caddick's husband is staking a claim over her assets, according to an affidavit filed by the solicitor for the receivers.

Practitioners should allocate sufficient time and take all steps necessary to ensure that matters are ready to proceed.

A recent decision by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia doesn't seem to meet the threshold.

This case highlights the importance of estate planning advice in relation to the distribution of your superannuation.

Link to article discussing the importance of a complete succession plan.

This paper highlights recurrent problems in estate administration, but more obscure as they are not immediately obvious.

This article from "Beanstalk Mums", discusses the divorce process if you cannot find your ex-spouse.

You should always review and update your will when there is a change in your marital status or personal circumstances.

The podcast discusses why instructions about your digital legacy should be included in your will and estate plan.

You should plan for the most unforeseen circumstances like falling ill, becoming disabled or even the end of life.