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Michele Davis

Succession Nerd, Wifey, Mummy, Former Lawyer, Researcher, Writer, Educator, Speaker

Category: Estates

July 12, 2017August 8, 2017

Leaving a “note” for mum successfully appealed; “Note” = Will

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June 22, 2017June 22, 2017

“Child Support”: Effect on earning capacity and meaning of “Support” in an FPA (Qld)

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June 16, 2017June 16, 2017

Important Amendments to Qld Succession Laws: a sign of the times

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May 11, 2017October 12, 2019

Child of de facto spouse = Step-child in FPA; Decision upheld on Appeal (VIC)

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May 5, 2017May 5, 2017

Dare to Care: Close personal relationship in FPA (NSW)

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May 2, 2017

A Shared Life: Family provision claim by same-sex defacto of 30 years

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April 28, 2017May 10, 2017

Competing Relationships: Needs of De Facto vs Adult Children

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March 19, 2017

Escaping the Nest: Abandoning a right to reside and FPA 15 years out of time

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March 14, 2017July 12, 2017

Australian Citizen resident in China leaves a “note” for mum

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February 7, 2017October 12, 2019

Timing is everything: FPA out of time by 10 days allowed on appeal

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January 31, 2017October 12, 2019

Family Ties: Former wife successful in FPA where financial settlement finalised 25 years prior

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January 19, 2017February 17, 2017

Blood thicker than water: novel intestacy case in NSW, Aboriginal half-sisters vs adoptive half-sisters

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January 17, 2017February 17, 2017

Lost time is never found again: FPA 63 days out of time dismissed

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January 16, 2017February 17, 2017

“There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” – Imposter Testator and the Supreme Court

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December 19, 2016February 17, 2017

Contracting in Cali: Breach of contract to make Will

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December 7, 2016October 12, 2019

Crossing borders: Disputes and Domicile

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December 6, 2016

FPA x2: Grandson vs Daughter – Close Personal Relationship

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October 14, 2016October 14, 2016

Extension of time application dismissed – 11 months out of time

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September 23, 2016September 23, 2016

Executor’s duty and what to do with that additional informal document

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August 1, 2016

Sexual abuse and the impact on family provision claims: compensation vs adequate provision

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