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Podcast: Getting Left Out of a Will and the Rise of Estate Disputes

They are the legal battles that unfortunately split families and they are on the rise. Estate disputes are complex, and can be costly and stressful.

They are the legal battles that unfortunately split families and they are on the rise. Estate disputes are complex, and can be costly and stressful.

Estate planning lawyers Rosemary Caruso and Fiona Fagan talk about the common issues at the centre of disputes, and important tips for Will makers and Executors to prevent disputes.

Some people are unfairly excluded from Wills, and Rosemary and Fiona discuss the process for contesting a Will.

If a Will can be disputed, you might ask what’s the point of preparing one at all? The lawyers explain why.

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On August 1, 2017, the Relationships Register commenced in South Australia, giving greater legal recognition to LGBTQI and de facto relationships. To find out how the Register impacts your will click here.