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What you need to know In Western Australia, the Supreme Court can make a will for a person who lacks the capacity to make one. In 2007,...

If you have any minor children (i.e. younger than 18 years) then you should you consider who will look after them if you suddenly pass away.

A court has the power to dismiss an estate claim where the claimant has behaved badly. This is called 'disentitling conduct'.

It is always better to avoid estate claims getting to court, but sometimes it is unavoidable. All litigation is stressful, and estate...

The basic principles of a will dispute are fairly straightforward.  The hard part is applying them to a claimant’s specific situation. As...

I have young children, who will look after them if I die?  A testamentary guardian may be the answer. We often get asked this question,...

Not everyone can make a will claim. To learn about the basics of a will claim, click here. In my last update, I outlined the basics of a...

Knowing the basics about making a will challenge will save stress at a difficult time. The death of a loved one is always stressful, and...

How is a Family Provision Act claim decided when there is a spouse from a new relationship and children from an old relationship? It is...

Planning for the inevitable and the unlikely. Ask yourself these questions: Have you ever thought about what would happen in the event...

Some important changes to Western Australian inheritance law came into effect on 16 January 2013. Under the terms of what is now called...