Squatter’s rights appeal case ROBERT owns a property that shares a common boundary with a property owned by Andrew. Andrew’s property is burdened by a right-of-way which was established to enable access for a night soil carter to collect waste from outhouses many years ago. The right-of-way is no longer able to be

  Claim on estate after 30 year estrangement Ray and his wife adopt a child named Edward, who is 6 months old. When Edward is 14 years old, Ray and his wife separate. Ray’s relationship with Edward diminishes from minimal to non-existent contact until Ray passes away, 30 years later. Edward discovers that Ray made

  Home-made will and same-sex de facto claim. SCOTT makes a home-made will, leaving his $3 million estate to his closest blood relatives, being his two nieces. The will is not witnessed. When Scott passes away shortly thereafter, Harry makes a claim against Scott state, alleging that he had a secret same-sex relationship with

  KEN makes a will leaving his estate to his spouse, Joan and he makes a binding death benefit nomination, relating to his superannuation fund, with the effect that his substantial superannuation passes to his children. After Ken’s death, Joan seeks legal advice regarding Ken’s estate. Joan is concerned that although she receives

  AFTER a messy divorce, Tina enters into a relationship with Harry. Tina already has two children, namely Elizabeth and Emma. Tina and Harry get married and 10 years pass. Unfortunately, Tina is diagnosed with cancer. She makes a will leaving her estate to her two children equally and makes arrangements for her superannuation to

  Joint venture tests the friendship Gabby and Ted are best friends and after a number of discussions, decide to embark on a small business venture together. Gabby has saved enough to fund the initial capital to put into the business. In return, Ted plans to work full-time in the business while Gabby

  Vendor claim for delayed settlement JOEL wants a “sea change” and after finding his dream house, begins negotiations with the owner, Kathryn. Joel has a lot to organise before he moves, so he asks Kathryn if she would be agreeable to a settlement period of 65 days. Kathryn really wanted a fast settlement,