Does a temporary separation by an unmarried couple end their de facto spouse intestacy status in relation to either...
Denial of court’s authority warrants removal of an administrator
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Even beneficiaries with minor interests in an estate are entitled to apply to the court for the removal of an admin...
Indemnity costs go with executor’s commission on admin of rural estate
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Executors require the consent of beneficiaries or authorisation in the will itself, for payment of remuneration fro...
Next in line fails to block spouse from mortgaging mutual will farm asset
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Do mutual will obligations between spouses establish a trust that gives rise to a caveatable interest upon one of t...
Court disqualifies eligible applicant; independent administrator preferred
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A court is often asked to decide who of several prospects be appointed to administer an estate or whether an indepe...
Court orders broad interpretation of will to halt farms going to charity
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When will a court consider family history and conduct to interpret a will-maker’s intention when gifts to beneficia...