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Did you know that an EX – SPOUSE can contest a Will in NSW?
A deceased may feel that their obligation to their spouse ends when their divorce is finalised but that is not always true as an ex spouse is an eligible person to contest a will. A former de facto partner is also eligible person if they lived in the same...
Special Disability Trusts: Protecting vulnerable beneficiaries
Utilising Special Disability Trusts in your Will to protect vulnerable beneficiaries
Wills and Estate Planning: Dying intestate
Dying intestate, or without a valid will, can lead to complications and difficulties for your loved ones after your passing. In New South Wales, the law sets out specific rules for what happens to your estate if you die without a will. Understanding these rules...
Enduring Guardianships
What is an Enduring Guardianship? An Enduring Guardian is a person appointed by you to make your medical and lifestyle decision in the event that you are unable to make your own decisions. Your Enduring Guardian is appointed using a document called an Appointment of...
Contesting Wills and Family Provision Claims
What is a family provision claim? In Australia, we all have testamentary freedom to choose who receives a benefit under our Will. However, the Succession Act sets out who can make a claim for further provision from an estate, often referred to as a Family Provision...
Should I exchange contracts with a Real Estate Agent? (Tip: Probably Not)
Property purchases can often be a difficult prospect, as you juggle the practical issues of conveyancing with the dreams of owning your own home. Real estate agents are aware of your weaknesses when it comes to a new home purchase and when they think they have you on...
Estate Planning: Simple Guide to Testamentary Trusts
What is a testamentary trust? A testamentary trust is created by a clause in your will. That clause will direct your estate assets (all or some) into a trust rather than being directly distributed to beneficiaries. Apart from some minor differences, a testamentary...
e-Conveyancing and PEXA
e-Conveyacing is the new normal in property transactions in New South Wales. As of 11 October 2021, New South Wales only allows e-conveyancing and has retired paper titles. e-Conveyancing is conducted through PEXA, on online conveyancing platform. PEXA stands for...
New Principal Solicitor for Hulin Chadwick Lawyers
Anne and Earl would like to advise that we have a new Principal Solicitor at Hulin Chadwick Lawyers, Michael Nowland. Anne and Earl selected Michael to be our new Principal Solicitor as they appreciated that Michael was local to Maitland, having grown up in Thornton...
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