There is no doubt you have seen the media, but conservatorship battles aren’t just something we see in the far away celebrity world.

So who needs a Will? The answer is everyone and that includes you.

After a relationship breakdown, estate planning may not be your top priority, but here are some reasons why it should be.

The NSW Supreme Court considered competing applications for Probate and examined suspicious circumstances surrounding the execution of several Wills.

A transfer of land from a mother to an adult son was set aside on the basis that the transfer was vitiated by undue influence.

In the Supreme Court of Victoria, McMillan J provided a detailed analysis of how estrangement affects the quantum of a claim of an adult child against the estate of the Deceased.

When a loved one passes away without leaving a valid will, it may be necessary to obtain letters of administration to manage their estate.

What is a family provision order and who is eligible to apply for a family provision order?

At Merton Lawyers we take pride in taking the time to understand your exact circumstances, to ensure the documents we draft are right for you. Our Wills are bespoke, and this offers you flexibility and control that cannot be achieved by using a will kit.

A Will is a legal document that commences operation upon your death. A Will appoints a person (or persons, or an organisation) who are known as the executor/s to call in the assets of your estate, and then distribute these to your beneficiaries in accordance with your directions.