When a person in NSW dies without a valid Will they are referred to as dying intestate. The Succession Act 2006 (NSW) outlines the rules of intestacy, which determines how the estate of the deceased is distributed. This is based on the family relationships of the deceased. Where the deceased has...

A testamentary trust is a trust created by a valid Will and comes into existence after the Will-maker’s death. Instead of giving your assets directly, you appoint a trustee in your Will to manage and hold your assets for the benefit of your heirs, known as beneficiaries. Testamentary t...

An Advance Care Directive applies in circumstances where a person is unable to make and communicate their own healthcare decisions due to incapacitation. Their loss of capacity could be caused by various medical conditions such as severe illness, injury, or cognitive decline resulting from condit...

What is an Advance Care Directive? An Advance Care Directive, commonly known as a living will, is a document that outlines a person's wishes and directions regarding their future healthcare. It comes into effect only if a person's health deteriorates to an extent, they become unable to m...

A recent New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) matter between a tenant, Pius Binder and their landlord, Sellmall Pty Ltd, ended with the tenant not only delaying the eviction notice that had been placed against him until July but also achieved a backdated rent reduction, gainin...