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Managing the balance between freedom of expression and the right to protect a person's reputation has been an ongoing battle for centuries, with many varied approaches having been taken across different jurisdictions. The digital age has raised new and complex issues – can an emoji be defamatory, for example.
Read MoreWhat happens if a family member loses capacity before they have finalised their will? Do the rules of intestacy apply? Was that what was intended? Perhaps not…
Read MoreWith house prices ever rising, it is becoming increasingly common to see deceased estates dragged into the courts with family members fighting over the assets of their loved ones, because someone believes they did not get what they consider to be a fair share of the estate.
Read MoreWhy should you have a will? Without a will, you will be deemed to be intestate when you die or, in some cases, a document that does not meet the formal requirements of a will may be deemed to be your will by the Court.
Read MoreOn 22 April 2020 the NSW Governor made a new regulation which permits wills, powers of attorney and instruments appointing enduring guardians (together with a number of other documents) to be executed using video conferencing technology
Read MoreThe presumption of advancement means that an amount paid by a parent to a child will be presumed to be a gift unless there is evidence to the contrary.
Read MoreThe NSW Government has proposed amendments to foreign person duty and land tax surcharges for discretionary trusts that may require trustees to amend their trusts deeds prior to 31 December 2019.
Read MoreChanges are being proposed to duties law, which will have an impact on how landholder duty will be imposed in New South Wales.
Read MoreDisputes between co-owners of property can carry on for many years, becoming a significant burden on all parties involved. If you are a co-owner of property, here is how you can protect your interests.
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