Charities often publish the wording that they recommend be used by a Will maker who wishes to leave a gift to that charity.

Your asset pool is determined as at the date of any property settlement or Court Order, not at the date of separation.

It is possible to have more than one will and each will should be drafted in accordance with the laws of that country.

How does section 63 of the Duties Act 1997 (NSW) affect the distribution of assets to beneficiaries of a deceased estate?

A will can be one of the most complex and difficult documents, especially where assets or beneficiaries are located across several countries.

The aim of a Will is to pass your assets on to those to whom you wish to benefit, so thorough preparation is essential.

If you lose capacity and have not prepared either document, an application will need to be made to have these appointed.

October 2024 edition of our Wills and Estates Newsletter.

The AN-ACC model will use accurate data to discern the individual needs of residents living in aged care.

A "safe access zone" 150 metres around an abortion clinic allows employees and clients to enter and leave safely.

This Bill will demonstrate the state's strong commitment to the abolition of modern slavery in Australia and overseas.

The GIPA Act (like the FOI Act) establishes a process to provide access to information from NSW public sector agencies.

The changes suggest that the NSW Government acknowledges the need to modernise and to embrace a more digital culture.

Part 2 of a summary of the upcoming changes anticipated for Australian immigration law in 2022.

In Abdel-Hady v Commonwealth of Australia [2026] HCA 17, the High Court unanimously rejected a novel defence advanced by the Commonwealth to a claim for false imprisonment arising from immigration detention later...

Understanding these terms is crucial for Australian travellers to ensure they are adequately protected.

The Court found that the Bankruptcy Act 1966 is a "stay" for the purposes of s15(2) of the Foreign Judgments Act 1991.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is reviewing the Overseas Aid Gift Deduction Scheme Guidelines and Processes.

The production of documents was held to be by the person as an agent of the company, not on his or her own behalf.

The NSW Supreme Court has clarified the definition of 'injury' under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017, examining whether surgical removal of bone necessitated by accident-related injuries constitutes a separate bodily injury. The case explores the distinction between therapeutic intent and physical consequences when determining injury classification for compensation purposes.