Archive for May 2018
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT – WHEN ONE PARTY ISN’T HONEST ABOUT WHERE THE MONEY WENT
When a husband wasn’t truthful about what debts he had, among other things claiming he owed his parents $192,000 and wouldn’t explain where $886,000 had gone, his failure to be open and honest was a big factor when the Family Court made orders for property settlement. How important is it for parties to fully and…
Read MoreDoes It Matter If You Think A Will Is Unfair?
What happens when a person believes they have been treated unfairly under their parent’s Will, whilst their siblings have received a larger portion of the estate? Does it matter, if there have been periods of estrangement with their parent and will it affect their ability to contest the will and make a claim pursuant to…
Read MoreDOES IT MATTER IF YOU THINK A WILL IS UNFAIR?
When a person believes that they weren’t dealt with fairly under their parent’s will because their brother or sister received more, what can they do? A recent Supreme Court decision looked at the issues that need to be considered when a family member contests a will on the basis that they weren’t adequately provided for.…
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