Five will kits put to the test..

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.

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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 …..