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A Look at Alexiou v Alexiou [2024] NSWSC 1340 In New South Wales, Section 57 of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) (“the Act”) allows certain eligible people to make a Family Provision Claim if they believe they were inadequately provided for under a deceased person’s will. Who is an eligible person to make Family Provision…

For many Australians, superannuation is one of their most valuable assets, often surpassed only by the family home.  As Australians are working and living longer and the rate of mandatory employer contributions is increasing, in years to come, it has been suggested that superannuation will become the most valuable asset upon death. It is therefore…

Family law is a complex field that often carries misconceptions, leading to confusion and anxiety for those navigating it. At Willis & Bowring, we believe that understanding the realities of family law is crucial for anyone facing legal issues related to marriage, divorce, parenting arrangements or property settlements. Let’s debunk some common myths and clarify…

Your Will is more than just a legal document; it’s a reflection of your wishes, values, and the life you’ve built. But as life changes, so should your Will. Here are five signs that it’s time to give your Will a fresh update: 1. Major Life Events Life is full of milestones—marriages, divorces, births, and…

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes Bill No 2) Act 2024 brings in significant changes to employment laws this week commencing on 26 August 2024. From next Monday, for businesses with greater than 15 employees and from 26 August 2025 for businesses with less than 15 employees, those employees have the right to disconnect…

Letters of Administration are an order of the Supreme Court of New South Wales which appoints an individual (known as an “Administrator”) as the Legal Personal Representative of a deceased person’s estate, in circumstances where: What does dying ‘intestate’ mean?When a person dies without a Will, that person is considered to have died “intestate”. What…

Hi, I’m Rebecca, the Practice Manager and Head of People and Wellbeing at Willis & Bowring Solicitors. I’ve been part of this wonderful firm for over a year now, and I’d love to share with you what makes working here such a unique and rewarding experience. Since our establishment in 1960, Willis & Bowring Solicitors…

Within the legal profession technology and artificial intelligence (AI) have already drastically changed the way professional practice operates on a macro and micro scale. However, the recent boom in personal and professional use of AI has showcased the importance of being informed and adaptable; accompanying the positives of mass AI use is also un-navigated terrain…

Background Since its commencement, the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (‘the Act’) has delivered on achieving national uniformity on corporate governance. Despite establishing a uniform framework, the Australian Law Reform Commission (‘ALRC’) has scrutinised the Act for its complexity, tabling its report ‘Confronting Complexity: Reforming Corporations and Financial Services Legislation’ (‘The Report’) late this January. To…

This week, on 6 May 2024, the “Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (Cth)(the Amendment Act)” commenced containing a number of changes that effect the framework for making Parenting Orders and implemented new obligations in the legislation for Independent Childrens Lawyers.    These amendments apply to all new and also to all existing matters from Monday except…