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Estate planning for blended families can be complex. For example, there are relationships such as stepchildren who do not receive legal title to an inheritance from a step-parent.  In New South Wales, navigating these complexities is crucial to preventing estate disputes that can lead to costly legal battles and family rifts.

In the aftermath of a parent’s death, dealing with the intricacies of their estate can be emotionally challenging for any grieving family member. If proactive steps are not taken during the estate planning process, disputes can arise between family members over their loved one’s distribution of assets.

In New South Wales, there are avenues under which a stepchild may contest a deceased person's will. Our contesting a Will Solicitors at Szabo & Associates Solicitors can help you understand how the state’s estate planning process affects increasingly common blended families.

The role of an Executor of a person’s estate is an important position of trust.

One of the grounds for challenging a Will is the maker’s mental incapacity. Incapacity can take a number of forms which include dementia.