Property settlements are becoming increasingly complex and often the value of assets is uncertain when orders are made.

Discusses the importance of having a will to protect you and your family, and what happens if there is no will.

It is very important that separating people understand how to protect their interests from the actions of an ex-partner.

A person's ability to create a legally valid will may be uncertain if sound judgment is affected by mental disabilities.

This article notes the application of the new PPSA rules, and how the courts interpret the departure from previous law.

WA lockdown issues, from custody arrangements to employers taking annual leave from employees for not coming to work.

Even the smallest businesses should have a well-documented plan for the future succession of the business.

A family provision application is a claim on a deceased estate when you consider that your provision is inadequate.

This case study concerned the physical and chemical restraint of a vulnerable man with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

For the purposes of the Royal Commission, "people with disability" is defined to mean people with any kind of impairment.

Trust loss provisions first applied in the 1995 tax year and the "family trust" concept has became popular with the ATO.

Starting a new relationship after a separation can be both exciting and daunting at the same time.

A financial agreement is a contract between a couple which can protect the assets brought into the relationship.

ANZ Meritas law firms are proud to present this guide: An Introduction to Wills & Estates in Australia & New Zealand.

If you die without a valid will, the Western Australian state government will decide what happens to your property.

Link to presentation about trusts, companies and how they relate to family law.

These are important changes relevant to legal practitioners who practice in the area of contested deceased estates.

The Christmas and New Year period can be difficult for families going through a divorce or separation.

This edition of 'It Depends' discusses whether or not a grant of probate is needed in the administration of an estate.

Link to video containing a discussion about whether you should exclude foreign persons as beneficiaries of your family trust.