Insight

With the increase of access to international travel comes the increase in accumulation of assets outside of the jurisdiction in which a person lives. This has led to increasing need for estate planning instruments that can be relied on in alternate or multiple legal jurisdictions.

Buying your first home is a significant milestone for most individuals, however, it does carry significant legal and financial risks.

When someone passes away, their will (if they have one) and the laws of succession typically determine how their assets are distributed.

In days past the definition of a "spouse" just covered legally married persons; however, under NSW succession law, the definition is much broader and recent decisions continue to affirm that status.

A Testamentary Trust Will (TT Will) is a mechanism used in estate planning and is type of will that establishes one or more trusts upon the death of the will maker.

The 2024 Franchising Code of Conduct, which commenced on 1 April 2025, marks a significant evolution in franchise regulation.