Smith Family Law Blog
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With over 30 years of collective experience, Smith Family Law boasts expertise in family law and estate planning. Their seasoned team delivers practical, outcome-driven advice, guiding clients through challenging times. Explore their insightful blog for tailored legal insights, empowering individuals to navigate complex legal matters with confidence.
Smith Family Law Blog
1M ago
If you’re the executor of a Will, or you’re seeking to become an administrator of an estate where the deceased left no Will, it’s important to be aware of the probate office fees associated with applying for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration ..read more
Smith Family Law Blog
1M ago
In family law parenting matters, the Court can make parenting orders about how your child moves between their time with one parent to the other. This process is called ‘changeover’. Court orders may include where changeover is to take place and at what times ..read more
Smith Family Law Blog
2M ago
Distributing a deceased estate can be a relatively straightforward process, and if the estate is not complex and there are no unusual factors, it can be completed in a relatively short time frame. However, before the executor can begin distributing the estate, there are a few things they must consider ..read more
Smith Family Law Blog
2M ago
Knowing how to prepare for an initial appointment with a deceased estates lawyer will help minimise stress and ensure the process of probate progresses efficiently and effectively ..read more
Smith Family Law Blog
4M ago
A Grant of Probate or a Grant of Letters of Administration are the two ways in which a person can obtain a Grant of Representation. However, there are occasions when a Grant of Probate is not required, or not appropriate ..read more
Smith Family Law Blog
4M ago
Probate is the process of the Court confirming that the Will is valid and the executor may distribute the assets of the deceased estate. Once probate is granted, the executor needs to attend to several steps before distributing the assets as outlined in the Will of the deceased ..read more
Smith Family Law Blog
4M ago
When the issues in question are as important as your children, wellbeing, or home, it is important that you are at the forefront of the decision-making process. Mediation is one of several alternative dispute resolution processes in family law which can provide a forum for both parties to negotiate their options and reach an agreed resolution ..read more
Smith Family Law Blog
5M ago
The timeframe for probate in Victoria can vary, depending on a number of factors. Generally, the official Court process of granting an application for a Grant of Probate, assuming the application is complete and accurate, will be 1-4 weeks. However, there are other matters that can delay probate ..read more
Smith Family Law Blog
6M ago
Although there is no legal requirement to formalise agreement about parenting arrangements or property settlement, sometimes parties might prefer to make their agreement legally binding. Consent Orders are a way in which parties can formalise any agreement they have reached with their ex-partner ..read more
Smith Family Law Blog
6M ago
Search orders are a type of court order that allows one party to search premises related to another party to locate and seize specific documents or other evidence related to a family law matter ..read more