Inheritance impatience, a form of elder abuse
- September 17th, 2018
With the announcement of a Royal Commission into the Aged Care sector, we were pleased tocontribute to this article by Caroline Baum. Read more > http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/sep/12/inheritance-impatience-our-family-has-been-wrecked-by-this-experience
‘The Thorn Birds’ redux
- August 18th, 2018
The Court has handed down its judgment in the Estate of Colleen McCullough, the late author of The Thorn Birds. It makes for interesting reading. Article on Thorn Birds
The latest news on Australia’s largest disputed Estate
- August 18th, 2018
We were in court on Friday 17 August 2018 when the High Court was asked to consider ruling on what had been the country’s largest award from a deceased estate, $25 million. Article on Challenging a Will
Care re Carers
- July 9th, 2018
We attach an article on a recent case about a Will dispute where a Carer got 100% of a deceased estate. There are a few lessons here for families who engage a Carer. We still think Carers do amazing work…
Your image (rights) needs finessing
- June 5th, 2018
Changes by the ATO in 2017 and then the 2018 Federal Budget have thrown this area into disarray. For more information, see this article. ProtectingYourImageRights
Record Award in a Deceased Estate
- March 27th, 2018
This recent case may be of interest.Hemmes Article
High Court case on pre-nuptial agreements
- December 10th, 2017
Clients enjoyed a presentation by Derek Hand BL recently on the High Court decision in Thorne v Kennedy. If you or a family member want to protect your position prior to a marriage or a de facto relationship, please contact…
Radio Interview with Ross Greenwood
- November 26th, 2017
Donal Griffin was interviewed by Ross Greenwood on 26 November 2017. You can hear the show here. (01:05 – 11:25)
Developments in changing a Financial Manager
- November 9th, 2017
We often meet parents who are unhappy with the work and attitude of an institutional financial manager appointed over their child. It used to be extremely difficult to remove such managers and appoint a better manager. It seems to be…
Replacing a Financial Manager
- November 9th, 2017
See below for an article Lexis Nexis published three years ago on the process to change a financial manager. Replacing a financial manager – LN
