What is a medical treatment decision maker and why should I appoint one?

A Medical Treatment Decision maker is able to make medical decisions on your behalf when you are unable to do so. Combined with up-front conversations, they will help ensure your medical wishes are met.

Will & Powers of AttorneyOFRM Lawyers9 August 2021O'Farrell Robertson McMahon

What happens if only a photocopy of the Will can be located?

If an original will simply cannot be found, it is possible to ask if the Court will accept a photocopy. Should it not, the Estate will be distributed as if there was not will at all.

EstatesOFRM Lawyers28 June 2021O'Farrell Robertson McMahonintestate, will

Are there consequences to leaving my child out of my will?

Even if you have perfectly valid reasons for leaving a child out of your will, there are some points you should discuss with a lawyer first to protect against your will being challenged later on.

Will & Powers of AttorneyOFRM Lawyers10 December 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonchildren, child, wills, will, will kit, contested wills, tfm claim

Pre-Marriage Gifts and the High Court of Australia

Few Family Law cases make it to the High Court so when the do, all family lawyers take note of the outcome.

Family LawOFRM Lawyers30 November 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonhigh court, property settlement

I have no assets, do I need a will?

You most likely have more assets than you realise and that’s why it’s important to have a will.

Will & Powers of AttorneyOFRM Lawyers26 November 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonwill, will kit

The offer you can't refuse

Sam McGee highlights multiple reasons why offers are made and accepted to speed up resolution of Family Law matters.

Family LawOFRM Lawyers5 October 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonfinal hearing, property settlement, property orders

Going to Court in Family Law– Covid-19 & Beyond

Covid-19 has increased the pace at which the courts have adopted online meetings. Like everything, there are advantages and disadvantages.

Family LawOFRM Lawyers13 August 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonfamily court, mediation

A level playing field for the payment of legal costs

Often when people are faced with separation, the desire to take any legal steps is dampened by fear of what it would all cost and there is fear if one party has access to more funds than the other.

Family LawOFRM Lawyers19 June 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonlegal costs, costs, family law, family court, family law ru

Family Violence - What does it mean in Family Law?

You may have heard reports of Family Violence being on the increase under Covid-19 restrictions. Sam McGee explains that “violence” under the law mean more than just physical harm.

Family LawOFRM Lawyers20 April 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonfamily violence, covid-19, family law

Can I get out of my property settlement?

Many people are wondering if the environment under Covid-19 means they are able to change their Family Law property settlement. Sam McGee shares why Courts are usually reluctant to do so.

Family LawOFRM Lawyers15 April 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahoncovid-19, property orders, property settlement, family law, family law act, family law rules, family

Who pays an Estate's bills

Bills for debts incurred while someone is alive may continue to arrive after their passing. They can't be ignored so who is responsible for paying them?

EstatesOFRM Lawyers28 February 2018O'Farrell Robertson McMahonestate, deceased estate, executor