When establishing a Special Disability Trust, it is important that all the requirements are met. As we have seen in the blog What is a Special Disability Trust, the trust can only be established for one beneficiary (not including residuary beneficiaries) and must cease when the beneficiary d...

We all want the best for our children. Having a child with a disability can create its own anxieties about their future. It is not uncommon for parents to think about what care and support is available to your child if you are no longer able to care for them. There are several steps you can take ...

A Special Disability Trust is a legal trust created to enable families in Australia to financially provide for a person in their family with a severe disability. The trust allows for private financial provision for the future care and accommodation needs. There can only be one beneficiary to the ...

An eligible person can make a claim for a share of a deceased estate through a family provision claim. A family provision claim is made under Section 59 of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) and must be made within 12 months of the deceased’s death, unless otherwise allowed for by the court...

When it comes to property ownership in New South Wales, the two most common forms of co-ownership are "tenants in common" and "joint tenants." While both involve two or more parties owning a property together, they are vastly different and have distinct legal implications and ...