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 ...

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly part of daily life, from writing tools to chatbots that can answer questions or generate detailed content. As this technology finds its way into more professional settings, including law, Courts are beginning to set boundaries. In late 2024,...

A Power of Attorney (PoA) is a legal document that allows someone (the principal) to appoint another person (the attorney) to make financial and legal decisions on their behalf. While a PoA is a powerful and useful document, it does not grant unlimited authority, and attorneys often discover prac...

In NSW a Will made by a child under the age of eighteen (18) is invalid under section 5 (1) of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW). However, subsection (2) provides that a child may: a) make a Will in contemplation of their impending marriage (and may change or revoke any such Will), however this type...

Section 11 of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) is a cornerstone provision governing the revocation of wills in New South Wales. Understanding its operation is essential for anyone advising on will-making, will revocation, or estate administration. This post provides a detailed analysis of ...