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What does the term "my children" mean, when used within a Will? deceased estate estate estate planning family provision Feb 11, 2026

A South Australian Supreme Court decision from last year, In the Estate of Olive Deane Pepper (Deceased) [2025] SASC 103, offers a timely reminder of the importance of precise language in Will, especially when family relationships are complex. The case involved a dispute over whether an adopted-out ...

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Powers of Attorney and blended families: managing risk through smart planning blended family estate estate planning power of attorney Dec 24, 2025

In modern Australia, blended families are increasingly common, bringing with them complex family dynamics, competing loyalties, and heightened risks of conflict when it comes to estate planning.Ā Ā Nowhere are these risks more apparent than in the appointment of an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA), p...

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