Hypotheticals
Every week, our Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, Manny Wood, explores a real legal scenario in plain English.
Joint tenancy bypass
Moira had two children, Angus and Fiona. She made a Will leaving lump sum gifts to relatives and friends with 65% of the remainder of her estate going to Angus and 35% to Fiona.
Toxic love, testamentary obligation
William died at 48 without a will, leaving an estate valued at $360,000. His assets included a small rural property, a motor vehicle and minimal cash.
Banking on Mum: A gift or undue influence?
Evelyn died at the age of 89, leaving an estate valued at approximately $3 million. Her will divides the estate equally between her four adult children.
Ammunition in the face of a claim
Bob has been estranged from his eldest son, following a physical altercation which occurred on Christmas Day, 20 years ago.
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