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Recent Blogs
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Can a Video Be a Will?
29 JANUARY 2026 In New South Wales, a Will usually has to follow rules to be valid. In most cases, a valid Will must be in writing, be signed by the person making the Will, be signed by two witnesses who are present at the same time, and be signed by the witnesses. However, the Court understand that sometimes people clearly express their final wishes without following these technical rules. To avoid unfair results, the Court can accept an informal Will in certain situations. The Supreme Court of NSW recently considered whether a video recording could be an informal Will. Read more
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The Importance of Employment Contracts for Employers
02 SEPTEMBER 2025 At Fox & Staniland Lawyers, we regularly advise employers on how comprehensive employment contracts can serve as a crucial risk management tool. Here's why they are so important. Read more
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Stepmother Mortgages Family Home Left for Sons
15 SEPTEMBER 2025 Jim Thynne died in 2011, survived by his wife Victoria and sons Harry (from a previous marriage) and Patrick. In Jim's will, Victoria was left the family home valued $4 million. This was under the condition that Victoria would leave the family home to Patrick and Harry equally when she died. In 2020, Victoria took out a mortgage over the family home. She used that money to keep the family farm running and to buy another property. Read more
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Son Makes Claim After Violent Past
14 AUGUST 2025 Mrs Bertilla Girotto died in 2022 at the age of 90. Her estate was valued at $3.6 million. 11 days before her death, Bertilla changed her will. Read more
