Smithing thoughts: building a second brain in Obsidian

Who else suffers from information overload, just to have all that information go in one ear and out the other; despite the fact that you think it’s really important to remember and pooooof it’s gone? I am forever trying to secure, store and manage all the information I gather in daily life, let alone research for the…

Lost & Found: Making a power of attorney and extent of understanding

In an earlier post, I wrote about the decision of Lambourne v Marrable and, naturally, it was a particularly interesting case to discuss further in a recent episode of The Heir Waves podcast. So, here it is! In this episode, Caite & Michele are joined by a special guest, Dr Pip Coore of Hemmant’s List, and discuss…

Fresh & Renew: Construction of an attorney power to ”renew” a BDBN

In this episode, Michele (with a side of Caite!) guides us through: Have a question or want to submit a case for discussion, send Caite & Michele an email at hello@theheirwaves.com. Don’t forget to subscribe for all the latest episodes! See you next time on The Heir Waves. ** IMPORTANT NOTICE ** The information provided in…

Exes and Ohs: When family law disputes mixes with estates

In this episode, Caite (with a side of Michele!) guides us through: Have a question or want to submit a case for discussion, send Caite & Michele an email at hello@theheirwaves.com. Don’t forget to subscribe for all the latest episodes! See you next time on The Heir Waves. ** IMPORTANT NOTICE **The information provided in this…

Chalk It Up To Culture: Cultural considerations with Leila Chalk

In the latest episode on The Heir Waves, Caite & Michele are joined by the amazing Leila Chalk, Managing Director of Forty Four Degrees Legal and guides us through: For those interested in getting in touch with Leila and talking more about this incredibly valuable topic, you can find Leila here: www.fortyfourdegrees.com.au Have a question or want to submit a case for…

Embracing the Early Inheritance in family provision – on The Heir Waves

In the latest episode of my new podcast called The Heir Waves, Caite Brewer and I discussed some more interesting cases in succession law. Have a listen below: Embracing the Early Inheritance in family provision In this episode, Caite & Michele discuss: With increasing levels of inter-generational wealth transfer happening, this is an episode (and…

Re Marsella and genuine and real consideration – on The Heir Waves

In the latest episode of my new podcast called The Heir Waves, Caite Brewer and I discussed some more interesting cases in succession law. Have a listen below: Freedom of Discretion: Re Marsella and ”real and genuine” consideration In this episode, Caite & Michele discuss: Follow up question from ‘Episode 1: To Love and To…

Mutual wills & disentitling conduct – on The Heir Waves

In the latest episode of my new podcast called The Heir Waves, Caite Brewer and I discussed some interesting cases, including one that involved mutual wills and another involving, my favourite topic, disentitling conduct. Have a listen below: Title: To love and to loathe: mutual wills and disentitling conduct In this episode, Caite & Michele…

Bringing the nerd to The Heir Waves

I cannot begin a post without acknowledging my absence and offering my apologies for depriving you of the nerdiness of recent case developments. If it’s any consolation, I have a healthy list of cases that I have every intention of writing up about. However, I will also say in my defence that I have been…