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Battle to bust the trust
Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 6 December 2024. When James and Mary were married in the early 80s, they enjoyed a wonderful evening, dancing to Lionel Richie all night long. As years passed, so did their taste in music. thankfully, however their relationship eventually soured, leading to a lengthy Court battle. James, who ran a successful business, had established a discretionary trust before his marriage, naming himself as the trust appointer and trustee...
Read MoreLegal Battle Over House
Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 29 November 2024. Robert enters into a de facto relationship with Wendy. Six years after Robert and Wendy commence their relationship, Robert receives a $1 million inheritance from his father’s estate. Later that year, Robert and Wendy buy a house and move in together. A few years pass before their relationship sours and Wendy moves out. Robert continues to occupy the house before he unexpectedly passes-away. He does not have...
Read MoreExpert’s opinion on capacity
Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 22 November 2024. Garry makes a will making various gifts to his two children. Five years later, Garry is diagnosed with cancer and while admitted to hospital, makes another will, favouring one child over the other. He passes-away three days later. Garry’s capacity to make his last will is questioned and the matter proceeds to the Supreme Court. The parties choose to jointly retain a geriatrician to provide medical evidence...
Read MoreRelationship questioned after cognitive decline
Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 15 November 2024. Larry and Sally enter into a de facto relationship when they are in their 50’s. They each have children to previous relationships. Ten years later, Sally begins a cognitive decline and is soon diagnosed with a progressive form of dementia. Larry and Sally occupy separate rooms before sadly, Sally is placed into an aged care facility to care for her high needs. Larry continues to reside in the matrimonial...
Read MoreWife seeks no adjustments in property settlement
Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 8 November 2024. Harry and Wendy have been married for 7 years before separating. They are unable to reach agreement regarding the division of their assets and the matter proceeds to determination as a “priority property pool case” in Court after Harry files an application and lodges a caveat over the matrimonial home. Harry acknowledges that Wendy made all financial contributions to the acquisition of their assets but says...
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