Daily Archives: September 5, 2018

Family Provision Applications: The Effect of Estrangement

Contesting a Will: The Effect of Estrangement In Queensland it is possible to contest a Will if you are a person with standing to bring a Family Provision Application and the inheritance you have received is inadequate for your proper maintenance and support. To have standing to bring a Family Provision Application, you must be…

Elder Abuse on the Rise

Sadly incidences of elder abuse in our community are increasing. According to Queensland Government data in 2016/17, there were 1600 abuse notifications, an increase of 7% from the previous financial year.  Minister for Seniors Coralee O’Rourke reported that financial abuse at 65%, is the abuse most commonly reported, followed by psychological abuse. If you suspect…