The recent Family Court of Australia decision of Bernard & Bernard [2019] FAMCA 421 is a good example of how to ensure the beneficiary of your Will is protected in the event of a divorce. ..

Five will kits put to the test..

In this final article I wish to discuss the method by which the parties can protect their properties using the knowledge of the first two articles. This article especially will help those who are preparing themselves for the daunting task of litigating…

A Family Trust can bring forth great benefits in the forms of tax savings and asset protection. However, it can also cause many problems if not set up properly. In this article we provide methods of setting it up and avoiding Family Trust pitfalls…

A Family Trust can bring forth great benefits in the forms of tax savings and asset protection. However, much thought needs to go into methods of setting it up and avoiding pitfalls…

Enduring guardianship and enduring power of attorney are two ways you can protect yourself when things go wrong. They basically grant a person, nominated by you, the legal authority to make decisions for you should you be incapacitated in an accident or lose mental capacity through old age or illness…

The Succession Act sets out the criteria of eligibility to contest a Will. Among those eligible is a child of the deceased person whose Will is being contested, including a child born into or adopted by a de facto or domestic relationship. Moreover, it is assumed that there is a moral obligation on the deceased to provide for the maintenance, education and advancement in life of their child…

Many people believe there is a right to dispose of their property on their own terms when they die. This could be outlining who is included and how much they should receive. Many believe this to be a natural right which should be unrestricted. Others disagree. The law outlines when and how much restrictions should be applied…

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Dinesh Munasinha

Online Legal Information Editor at Family Law Express

Dinesh is a lawyer with overseas experience currently completing the bridging course to be recognized as a lawyer in Australia. He has experience in successfully assisting individual as well as corporate clients in many areas of law. His strength is the ability to simplify complex legal issues, communicate effectively and find practical legal solutions for his clients.

Latest posts by Dinesh Munasinha (see all)

• Divorce and Property Dispute: Preparing for Litigation - July 30, 2015
• Everything you need to know about Family Trusts: Part 2 – Avoiding Pitfalls - November 8, 2014
• Everything you need to know about Family Trusts: Part 1 - August 21, 2014

The ‘family provisions law’ is perhaps the most fiercely litigated area of inheritance law in Australia. The law that applies on inheritance is the law of the State. Although there are different statutes that apply for each State, they have …..