Hypotheticals
Every week, our Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, Manny Wood, explores a real legal scenario in plain English.
Beneficiary of the doubt
Arthur owned the Seaside Hotel for more than forty years and remained involved into his nineties. His son, Daniel, had little involvement with the hotel. Later in life, Arthur met Helen.
The Posthumous Split
Harry and Wendy each have children to previous relationships. Two years after meeting each other, they commence cohabitation and are married shortly thereafter.
Last Will Not the Last Word
Mateo moved to Australia as a young man and made his living renovating properties. He worked hard and built a substantial estate, including a run-down terrace in Surry Hills which he renovated and made his home.
When Wills and Joint Ownership Clash
Wally and Sally have been in a relationship 10 years. They purchase an apartment and Wally pays the whole of the purchase price. The apartment is purchased in joint names. Wally makes a will.
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