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When someone in the family dies, things that were once buried may reach the surface. Old promises. Resentments. Questions about who was really there and who was just waiting for the money.

When families are facing potential disputes over an estate, a Deed of Family Arrangement can be a powerful tool to avoid costly and emotionally draining litigation.

Not every dispute needs to end with court. In fact, for many families and separating couples, the adversarial approach often makes a difficult situation worse, with entrenching conflict, escalating costs. This approach often fractures important relationships.

Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your wishes and provide for the people you care about. Unfortunately, not every Will holds up when it matters most.

A loved one is fading. The family gathers. In their final moments, they speak their last wishes on who should get the house and who should look after what. It’s heartfelt, emotional, and clear to everyone in the room.

If you are thinking about contesting a Will in Western Australia, evidence is the key to your case. The Court does not act on suspicion or emotion.

Being appointed as an executor is often seen as an honour; a sign of trust from someone who values your judgment and integrity.

A common question we hear often from both beneficiaries waiting for their inheritance and executors feeling overwhelmed by the probate process is can an executor delay probate and on what grounds.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming many aspects of our lives, and the legal profession is no exception. Among its many innovations, AI-driven platforms now offer individuals the ability to draft Wills online offering efficiency, affordability, and the comfort of managing one’s affairs from home.