Hypotheticals & Articles

Hypotheticals by Manny Wood. Published in the Coffs Coast Advocate on 5 December 2015. When Jane’s father dies, she discovers that despite the fact that she is the sole beneficiary of her late father’s estate, her father appointed his accountant and long-standing friend, John to be his executor. John has recently retired and spends a lot of his time travelling. Jane has attempted to contact him on a number of occasions and feels that John is not diligently fulfilling his role. […]

Hypotheticals by Manny Wood. Published in the Coffs Coast Advocate on 27 November 2015. This week’s column looks at the issues that can arise when parents and children enter into granny flat arrangements. John’s mother Jane, was recently widowed and now wishes to relocate closer to John and his children, who live near the coast. John and Jane decide to purchase a house that includes a separate living area, kitchen and bathroom for Jane. […]

Hypotheticals by Manny Wood. Published in the Coffs Coast Advocate on 21 November 2015. John lived with his mother for several years before she died, assuming the role as her primary carer.  John’s sister, Jane lived next door, in a property also owned by their mother, rent-free for many years. John and Jane have a very poor relationship and have a history of drug abuse. […]

Hypotheticals by Manny Wood. Published in the Coffs Coast Advocate on 14 November 2015. John and Jane were married for 13 years and had four children together. Jane took on the role as homemaker and John successfully managed a large company. When they separate, they value their accumulated assets at $2 million. After John and Jane separate, John is able to secure a lucrative corporate position with a rival company, and in the three years after they separate he earns an income of $2 million. […]