Szabo & Associates News & Updates

Contesting a Will in New South Wales is relatively straightforward, however doing so successfully would appear to be another matter altogether - after two recent NSW court decisions have highlighted the difficulties of mounting an effective challenge. This short blog looks at the first case of the two.

An inheritance dispute between two brothers over their mother's Will has recently been heard in the High Court of New Zealand, reports the Sunday Star Times.

An interesting legal battle has begun in England over the estate of one of the country's most famous contemporary artists, Lucian Freud, reports the Telegraph.

Research suggests that there are still too many adults who don't understand how important it is to have a legally valid Will in place, regardless of their personal circumstances or size of their estate.

We recently published a blog following the death of Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney — perhaps known best for his roles in Breakfast at Tiffany's and A Family Affair — where we emphasised the importance of obtaining proper legal advice when preparing a will, as failure to do so can leave a will open to challenge.