Szabo & Associates News & Updates

Following recent blogs on areas where Will disputes can arise, in this blog we consider two more areas that have the potential for disputes over Wills and estates the reasons for which may not be immediately obvious: these are the forfeiture rule and revocation of a grant of Probate.

Relocating with children after a separation is both a common but also contentious issue in family law. For parents who share a child’s care, freedom to relocate can be restricted if it impacts negatively on the ability of the other parent to spend time with the child and is not considered as being in the child’s best interests as illustrated in this recent case.

What defines a stepparent and stepchild?

A stepparent is one who is not the legal parent of a child but is married to, or is in a de facto relationship with, the legal parent and treats the child as a member of the family. The stepchild and stepparent relationship can continue to exist even when the legal parent and stepparent are no longer in a relationship.

A dispute over a Will can occur for many reasons, possibly unrelated to a challenge over the validity of the Will itself or a contest about the entitlement or adequacy of provision for a family member. Disputes may, for example, result from uncertainty over what a Will means or even how key individuals carry out their duties.

A commercial lease is a contract between a landlord and a business owner for renting property owned by the landlord. It is quite normal that a tenant will be required to provide security regarding their performance under the lease. This security requirement is normally provided by way of a bank guarantee or cash.