Knowledge Bank
At Merton Lawyers, understanding starts by arming you with tools and resources
to better navigate your next steps in law and life.
You and the #FreeBritney Movement
There is no doubt you have seen the media, but conservatorship battles aren’t just something we see in the far away celebrity world.
Separation and Estate Planning
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
The NSW Supreme Court considered competing applications for Probate and examined suspicious circumstances surrounding the execution of several Wills.
Undue Influence in Property Transfers
A transfer of land from a mother to an adult son was set aside on the basis that the transfer was vitiated by undue influence.
Family Disharmony in Family Provision Claims
In the Supreme Court of Victoria, McMillan J provided a detailed analysis of how estrangement affects the quantum of a claim of an adult child against the estate of the Deceased.
Letters of Administration in Victoria
When a loved one passes away without leaving a valid will, it may be necessary to obtain letters of administration to manage their estate.
Family Provision Orders
What is a family provision order and who is eligible to apply for a family provision order?
Making a Will
At Merton Lawyers we take pride in taking the time to understand your exact circumstances, to ensure the documents we draft are right for you. Our Wills are bespoke, and this offers you flexibility and control that cannot be achieved by using a will kit.
Why Everyone Needs a Will
A Will is a legal document that commences operation upon your death. A Will appoints a person (or persons, or an organisation) who are known as the executor/s to call in the assets of your estate, and then distribute these to your beneficiaries in accordance with your directions.