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Remote Work and Your Employment Contract
7th April, 2026 The Shift Towards Remote Work Working from home is now a standard feature across many roles in New South Wales. Rising fuel prices have also...
Property Law Case Spotlight: Muschinski v Dodds
26th March, 2026 The High Court decision in Muschinski v Dodds (1985) 160 CLR 583 is an important case in Australian property law. It helps courts decide what happens...
Reverse Mortgages and Estate Planning in NSW
14th March, 2026 Many Australians reach retirement with significant wealth tied up in their home. However, retirement income does not always keep up with rising living costs. As...
Life Insurance & Estate Planning in Australia
1st March, 2026 Life insurance is often a key part of estate planning. However, many Australians wonder whether family members can contest life insurance payouts. Understanding how life...
Frequent Flyer Points in Wills and Estate Planning
20th February, 2026 When preparing a Will, most people focus on property, physical assets, bank accounts and superannuation. However, frequent flyer points are often forgotten. Although they are...
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...
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.