“Dear Manny and Anne, We would like to thank you for your assistance with the many matters that have arisen over the past 12 months or so. Also a big thank you to Rhiannon for her assistance with mum and dad’s probate issues. Your assistance with these issues has made a difficult time a little easier. Many thanks and kind regards” – NM October 2023 “Thanks Manny and team. Thank you for your professionalism and assistance in achieving our wishes. Our family is also impressed with your service to us. Highly recommend your firm for future legal assistance.” – CG September 2023 “To Manny and Ticli Blaxland Staff, my appreciation getting me through my difficult times these past years. Best regards” – MBC July 2023 “I will always appreciate the support and help your team provided at Ticli Blaxland Lawyers.” – HC July 2023 “Dear Manny and Anne… THANKYOU for all your efforts in finalising Mum’s final wishes. I truly appreciate the grace you extended in having to deal with four of us.. I also appreciate the phone calls when I wasn’t very diligent with email replies !! God Bless you and your team” – RS June 2023 “Thank you Manny. We are very happy that the estate is now done. Thanks again for all your work.” – MS April 2023 “Thank you for you services Manny, quite certain we would not have been able to get this done without your help. Thank you.” – RB March 2023 “Thank you Manny and Anne for a job well done. Regards” – JN January 2023 “…Thank goodness for Manny!!! I was dealing with my mother’s estate against my evil siblings and Manny represented me so well that the stress of it all slipped off my shoulders. I highly recommend him!” – HS January 2023 “Thank you to Manny Wood and the fantastic staff at TBL for helping me through a very tough time.” – KB&LB January 2023 “Dear Manny, Thank you for your expertise in helping us with our wills. You certainly made things a lot easier than we expected and explained everything clearly. You understood exactly what we wanted and made a daunting task pleasant.” – D & K January 2023

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“Thanks Manny and team. Thank you for your professionalism and assistance in achieving our wishes. Our family is also impressed with your service to us. Highly recommend your firm for future legal assistance.”

– CG September 2023

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“Dear Anthony… Your firm’s unwavering support and efforts have played a crucial role in easing this process for me. I appreciate the dedication of you and your colleagues in making this experience as manageable as possible. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for all that has been done. Having been clients of your company for over 30 years, my late parents would undoubtedly value the work… Once again, thank you for your tireless efforts…” – IH February 2024

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Two Friends, One Bet, One Winner

Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 11 October 2024. Jonny and his best mate, Joan had the Australian public captivated when a friendly bet turned sour. The dispute arose from a bet placed during a match between the Crocs and the Raptors. Jonny, a die-hard Raptors fan, confidently predicted a resounding victory. Joan said I will take $1,000 on the Crocs. Jonny said if you put on $3,000, I will give you 5 to 1 odds. Joan agreed, standing to win $15,000. After a...
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Tailoring Powers of Attorney

Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 4 October 2024. After a recent health scare, Peter decides to talk to a specialist solicitor about putting a Power of Attorney (POA) in place. Peter is advised that a POA allows him to appoint someone (an attorney) to manage his financial affairs. In Australia, a reference to an attorney is not a reference to a lawyer or a solicitor. In fact, an attorney is normally not a lawyer, but a member of one’s family or a friend who...
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Fallout after “life interest” abandoned

Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 27 September 2024. When Frank and his wife divorce, their adult daughter, Amanda moves into the matrimonial home with Frank. Amanda contributes to the payment of a lump sum to her mother, in return for her transferring her interest in the home to Frank. Amanda also pays for significant renovations to the property. To protect Amanda’s interest in the home, they enter-into a Deed, transferring the whole property to Amanda in...
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Judge considers executorial responsibilities

Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 20 September 2024. Pam and Peter are the only beneficiaries of their late father’s estate. Pam is appointed as the sole executor. Pam retains a solicitor and in accordance with the legal advice that she receives, attends to realising the assets of the estate. Pam’s solicitor publishes the usual “Notice of Intended Distribution” online and after the expiry of the requisite 30 days, the estate is fully distributed and Peter...
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Tribunal reviews shares of proceeds of sale

Article by Manny Wood published in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 13 September 2024. Robert and Ruth have been married for 40 years. They share a son and each have another child to a previous relationship. Ruth has lost the capacity to manage her financial affairs and is under the financial management of the NSW Trustee and Guardian. Robert and Ruth’s jointly owned home is sold to fund their placement in full-time care. The NSW Trustee and Guardian propose to distribute the proceeds of sale...
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