The Tao of Shane Warne
- March 23rd, 2022
The recent life and death of Warnie has some lessons for us all we suggest. #BeABetterAncestor
Happy St Patricks Day
- March 17th, 2022
Given the day it is, we attach an extract from Donal’s forthcoming book, An Irish Book of Living and Dying – A Migrant’s Tale. Apart from First Nations people, we are all migrants in Australia. Why don’t you write your…
Time to reflect and review
- February 16th, 2022
We share some of our reflections and suggest you have some things to review
The Queen fires a Family Member – a dark story about a Prince leading what he thinks is a fairy-tale life
- January 14th, 2022
The Queen has stripped her son Prince Andrew of many of his royal privileges
Some thoughts on families at Christmas 2021
- December 11th, 2021
Christmas article 091221
Lessons for family business from the film, House of Gucci
- December 11th, 2021
Lessons for family businesses from the film House of Gucci
Lawyer leaves a legal mess
- April 16th, 2021
The late David Rofe QC had his personal affairs publicly examined. There are lessons to be learned here. David Rofe and his Chamber of Wills and Codicils
When is a Will not a Will? Information from a recent case.
- March 26th, 2021
During COVID, many draft Wills have been sent out to clients. This case explains how the law treats those documents. The lesson is to be very careful, timely and deliberate about how you manage the execution of such documents. Estate…
10th Commandment – thou shalt not covet
- February 18th, 2021
This is a local interest case but it can happen anywhere. Please call us if you think it could happen to you or your loved ones Another case involving carers
When a Carer cares more for themselves – another cautionary tale
- August 27th, 2020
An interesting recent case on a high profile estate dispute. The John Olsen decision_29 Aug