Following the demise of a loved one, an unexpected Will may make your grief even worse. Maybe you weren't included at all, or your share was less than anticipated. Recovering your rightful inheritance may be possible with the aid of a family provision claim. In New South Wales, individu...

An executor is an individual or an organisation that is appointed by the testator of a Will to manage the deceased's assets. An executor needs to act impartially, as well as defend the estate and act in the best interests of the beneficiaries. As their authority comes from the Will itself and...

Bridging finance is a short-term financial loan option that can be useful when purchasing a property before selling your existing property. The bridging loan is designed to be a ‘bridge’ between the purchase of your new property and the sale of your current property. Essentially, in p...

Purchasing or selling a property is usually a significant step in your life. Amongst all the emotions that comes with buying or selling a property, it is vital that you understand the process of exchanging contracts. What is a Contract Exchange? The exchange of contracts is when the buyer (purc...

Court: Federal Court of Australia Judge: French J This case commonly referred to as the Richstar decision was a significant decision in Australian corporate law and has also become a seminal case in trust law. The interest of the beneficiary of a trust was elevated to that of their own property...