Hypotheticals
Every week, our Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, Manny Wood, explores a real legal scenario in plain English.
The estate fight brewing behind the bar
Marco passes away suddenly at the age of 52, leaving behind four children, a small country hotel and no Will. At the time of his death, Marco was the hotel’s sole registered proprietor, while he and his brother...
Family frozen in funeral feud
Matthew passes away in hospital at the age of 80 years after a short battle with an aggressive form of cancer. He is survived by his wife, Wendy and their daughter, Penny.
The Bold and the Beneficiaries
Henry, a 72-year-old wealthy businessman known for his extravagant lifestyle, marries Elena, his fourth wife, after a whirlwind romance overseas.
Party Poopers
After moving into a new home and undertaking a range of renovations and landscaping work, Gary decides to celebrate by throwing a garden party.
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