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Expert’s opinion on capacity
Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 22 November 2024. Garry makes a will making various gifts to his two children. Five years later, Garry is diagnosed with cancer and while admitted to hospital, makes another will, favouring one child over the other. He passes-away three days later. Garry’s capacity to make his last will is questioned and the matter proceeds to the Supreme Court. The parties choose to jointly retain a geriatrician to provide medical evidence...
Read MoreRelationship questioned after cognitive decline
Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 15 November 2024. Larry and Sally enter into a de facto relationship when they are in their 50’s. They each have children to previous relationships. Ten years later, Sally begins a cognitive decline and is soon diagnosed with a progressive form of dementia. Larry and Sally occupy separate rooms before sadly, Sally is placed into an aged care facility to care for her high needs. Larry continues to reside in the matrimonial...
Read MoreWife seeks no adjustments in property settlement
Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 8 November 2024. Harry and Wendy have been married for 7 years before separating. They are unable to reach agreement regarding the division of their assets and the matter proceeds to determination as a “priority property pool case” in Court after Harry files an application and lodges a caveat over the matrimonial home. Harry acknowledges that Wendy made all financial contributions to the acquisition of their assets but says...
Read MoreWhat is Voluntary Assisted Dying?
Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 1 November 2024. Samantha has terminal cancer. She consults her solicitor regarding her rights under the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Act, which commenced late last year. Samantha is advised that the legislated process can allow her to be given medication to bring about her death at a time of her choice. Approval is required from the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Board and to be assessed, all eligibility criteria must be...
Read MoreTrouble in paradise
Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 25 October 2024. After David’s wife died, he and his daughter Jenny purchased an idyllic property, comprising two cozy homes and enough space for a few cows and a decent garden. However, as with many family ventures, life introduced unexpected challenges that threatened to unravel their peaceful paradise. The trouble began when Jenny invited her partner to live with her. David initially welcomed the addition of an extra set...
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