The $3.8 Million DIY Will Dispute: What Can Go Wrong with an Online Template?
Online will templates can appear quick, inexpensive and straightforward. The difficulty is that a document may look like a proper will, and may even be correctly signed, while still leaving serious questions about what its words actually mean. A recent NSW Supreme Court decision demonstrates how a few uncertain words in a home-made will can...
A Gift with Strings Attached: What Happens When a Condition in a Will Is Not Met?
A parent may want a child to remain involved in the family business. A spouse may be permitted to live in a property provided they pay certain expenses. Someone may...
Land and Environment Court Issues Occupation Certificate; Says no Modified CC Required
The Land and Environment Court recently considered whether a certifier was required, prior to issuing an occupation certificate (“OC”), to be satisfied that a construction certificate (“CC”) had been issued...
Madison Marcus Announces Promotion of Daniel Ivers to Senior Associate
Madison Marcus is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel Ivers to Senior Associate in its Commercial Litigation team, effective 1 October 2026. Since joining the firm in May 2022,...
Beyond the Brief Episode 2: Property Law, Investment Risks and Commercial Insights
Madison Marcus Property Partners Brad Marland and Yuqing Sui discuss property transactions, investment decisions and the importance of practical legal advice in the latest episode of Beyond the Brief. Property...
2 years and 1 successful planning appeal: Madison Marcus secures approval for Old Guildford industrial site
Madison Marcus has secured a successful outcome in the NSW Land and Environment Court for clients seeking development approval for an industrial site in Old Guildford. Following two years of...
Testamentary Trusts After the Proposed Trust Tax Changes: What You Need to Know
Australia’s proposed changes to discretionary trust taxation have raised questions for families preparing or reviewing their estate plans. One question is whether a testamentary trust should still form part of...
The $3.8 Million DIY Will Dispute: What Can Go Wrong with an Online Template?
Online will templates can appear quick, inexpensive and straightforward. The difficulty is that a document may look like a proper will, and may even be correctly signed, while still leaving...
A Gift with Strings Attached: What Happens When a Condition in a Will Is Not Met?
A parent may want a child to remain involved in the family business. A spouse may be permitted to live in a property provided they pay certain expenses. Someone may...
Land and Environment Court Issues Occupation Certificate; Says no Modified CC Required
The Land and Environment Court recently considered whether a certifier was required, prior to issuing an occupation certificate (“OC”), to be satisfied that a construction certificate (“CC”) had been issued...
Madison Marcus Announces Promotion of Daniel Ivers to Senior Associate
Madison Marcus is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel Ivers to Senior Associate in its Commercial Litigation team, effective 1 October 2026. Since joining the firm in May 2022,...
Beyond the Brief Episode 2: Property Law, Investment Risks and Commercial Insights
Madison Marcus Property Partners Brad Marland and Yuqing Sui discuss property transactions, investment decisions and the importance of practical legal advice in the latest episode of Beyond the Brief. Property...
2 years and 1 successful planning appeal: Madison Marcus secures approval for Old Guildford industrial site
Madison Marcus has secured a successful outcome in the NSW Land and Environment Court for clients seeking development approval for an industrial site in Old Guildford. Following two years of...
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