WHEN James and Mary were married in the early 80s, they enjoyed a wonderful evening, dancing to Lionel Richie all night long. As years passed, so did their taste in music… thankfully. Sadly however their relationship eventually soured, leading to a lengthy Court battle. James, who ran a successful business, had established

ROBERT enters into a de facto relationship with Wendy. Six years after Robert and Wendy commence their relationship, Robert receives a $1 million inheritance from his father’s estate. Later that year, Robert and Wendy buy a house and move in together. A few years pass before their relationship sours and Wendy moves

GARRY makes a will making various gifts to his two children. Five years later, Garry is diagnosed with cancer and while admitted to hospital, makes another will, favouring one child over the other. He passes-away three days later. Garry’s capacity to make his last will is questioned and the matter proceeds to

LARRY and Sally enter into a de facto relationship when they are in their 50’s. They each have children from previous relationships. Ten years later, Sally begins a cognitive decline and is soon diagnosed with a progressive form of dementia. Larry and Sally occupy separate rooms before sadly, Sally is placed

HARRY and Wendy have been married for seven years before separating. They are unable to reach agreement regarding the division of their assets and the matter proceeds to determination as a “priority property pool case” in Court after Harry files an application and lodges a caveat over the matrimonial home. Harry

SAMANTHA has terminal cancer. She consults her solicitor regarding her rights under the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Act, which commenced late last year. Samantha is advised that the legislated process can allow her to be given medication to bring about her death at a time of her choice. Approval is required from

AFTER David’s wife died, he and his daughter Jenny purchased an idyllic property, comprising two cosy homes and enough space for a few cows and a decent garden. However, as with many family ventures, life introduced unexpected challenges that threatened to unravel their peaceful paradise. The trouble began when Jenny invited her

ARTHUR, and his mother Penny, share a rare psychiatric condition. The New South Wales Trustee and Guardian has been appointed as their financial manager and the Public Guardian has been ordered to make medical and lifestyle decisions on their behalf. These orders are the subject of review before the guardianship

JONNY and his best mate Joan had the Australian public captivated when a friendly bet turned sour. The dispute arose from a bet placed during a match between the Crocs and the Raptors. Jonny, a die-hard Raptors fan, confidently predicted a resounding victory. Joan said I will take $1,000

AFTER a recent health scare, Peter decides to talk to a specialist solicitor about putting a Power of Attorney (POA) in place. Peter is advised that a POA allows him to appoint someone (an attorney) to manage his financial affairs. In Australia, a reference to an attorney is not a reference