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Understanding the 6 most common reasons behind Will’s disputes is crucial for effective estate planning and management. Will disputes often arise after a person dies, and the estate assets must

When a loved one passes away, disputes can arise over the contents or fairness of their will. Contesting a will in Victoria involves strict legal processes, including setting time limits.

Understanding Your Options and Rights when Contesting A Will The wording of a Will cannot be altered after it has been finalised, but how an estate is distributed can be

Understanding Recent Changes to Victorian Probate Fees: A Guide for Executors and Beneficiaries Navigating the probate process is an integral part of estate administration, but recent changes to Victorian probate

Not everyone who feels left out of a will is legally allowed to do something about it. In Victoria, only a person who fits into a specific legal category —

By Sagorika Platel (Associate) If there was but one paragraph in the judgement of Mourkakos v Cleandomain Pty Ltd [2021] VCC 1648 (Mourkakos) which packs a punch and sets the

By Timothy Agius (Lawyer) The Victorian Government has recently announced its intention to introduce mandatory vaccination requirements for all authorised providers and authorised workers who are not working from home.

By Sagorika Platel (Associate) We are at an exciting juncture in the contractor/employee debate with two significant decisions on cusp of being heard in the High Court. However, and until

By Sagorika Platel (Associate) State and Federal Governments have made it quite clear that except for a select few sectors, such as childcare and residential aged care, it will not

By Sagorika Platel (Associate) On 4 August 2021, the High Court handed down its much anticipated decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2021] HCA 23 about when a casual

By Sagorika Platel (Associate) Unless you are self-insured, every employer in Victoria is subject to premiums associated with the statute based compulsory WorkCover Insurance Scheme. Every year, WorkSafe Victoria sets

By Sagorika Platel (Associate) and Matthew Healy (Law Student) Michael Nasr v Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 2802 (1 July 2021) On 1 July 2021, Deputy President Young of