Merton Journal
At Merton, understanding starts by arming you with tools and resources to better navigate your next steps in law, business and life.
Why Britney Spears is Relevant to You
There is no doubt you have seen the media, but conservatorship battles aren’t just something we see in the far away celebrity world.
Do I need a Will?
There seems to be a myth around Wills and the ‘right time’ to set one up.
Separation and Estate Planning. How Two Worlds Collide
After a relationship breakdown, estate planning may not be your top priority, but here are some reasons why it should be.
Battle of the Wills
A mammoth ‘battle of the wills’ case pertaining to the estate of David Rofe, a wealthy man who, in his prime, was a prominent NSW barrister.
Undue Influence in Property Transfers
As we are approaching World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the decision of McFarlane v McFarlane serves as a looking glass that illuminates current elder abuse issues in the broader community.
Family Disharmony in Family Provision Claims
How estrangement affects the quantum of a claim of an adult child against the estate of the Deceased.
Letters of Administration in Victoria
Learn how Letters of Administration in Victoria apply when a valid Will is not left along with the powers granted upon obtaining one.