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The $10M iPhone Will: Lessons for Estate Planning
12th February, 2026 A recent NSW Court of Appeal case highlights the risks of informal Wills and DIY estate planning. In late 2025, the Court of Appeal considered...
Red Flags Employees Should Watch for in Employment Contracts
5th February, 2026 An employment contract sets the legal foundation of your working relationship. However, not all contracts are fair or balanced. Therefore, employees should carefully review contract...
Construction Defects and Damages: 85 Princess v Fleming
29th January, 2026 Construction defect disputes often depend on how contractual warranties are interpreted and enforced. The NSW Supreme Court decision in 85 Princess Pty Ltd v Fleming [2025]...
Understanding Chattels and Land: Lessons from Conexa Sydney Holdings
22nd January, 2026 When buying or selling property, it is important to understand the difference between fixtures and chattels. Fixtures are items permanently attached to the land, like pipelines,...
Alternate Beneficiaries and Contingency Planning
16th January, 2026 Estate planning is not only about naming who inherits your assets. Rather, it is about planning for uncertainty and future change. However, many people focus only...
Company Title in NSW: Explained
14th January, 2026 What Is Company Title? Company title is an older form of property ownership in New South Wales (NSW) that existed before strata title was introduced....
Missing and Unclaimed Assets in NSW
8th January, 2026 When a loved one passes away, administering their estate can feel overwhelming. Even with a valid Will, assets can often be missed. As a result, executors...
Estate Planning for Business Owners in Australia
1st January, 2026 Estate planning is often associated with personal matters only. Most people mainly think of Wills, Powers of Attorney, or Enduring Guardianship documents. However, business owners...
Leaving Bequests to a Minor in Australia
17th December, 2025 Many Australians choose to leave property or assets to their children or grandchildren. However, complications arise when a beneficiary is under eighteen years old. In...
Understanding the Specifics of Employee Contracts in NSW
9th December, 2025 Employee contracts shape the working relationship from the very first day. They outline expectations, rights, and obligations for both parties. Although they often appear simple,...
Binding Financial Agreements vs Wills
3rd December, 2025 Understanding the difference between a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) and a Will is essential in estate planning. Each document serves a different purpose, yet they...
Wills for Indigenous Australians: Key Considerations in NSW
26th November, 2025 Everyone has important considerations when preparing a Will, and there is an additional set of cultural considerations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. These factors...
Acknowledgement of Country
Castrikum Adams Legal acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the Arakwal people, the Minjungbal people and the Widjabul people of the Bundjalung Nation, and pay our respects to elders past and present.