by | Sep 23, 2026 | Estate Planning
What probate actually means If you have been named as an executor, one of the first questions you will hit is what is probate in NSW and whether you even need it. A grant of probate is the Supreme Court of NSW’s confirmation that the will is valid and that the...
by | Sep 23, 2026 | Estate Planning
How long probate takes in NSW If you are an executor, the honest answer to how long does probate take in NSW is that it comes in two parts, and only one of them is in your control. The first part is the time it takes to prepare the application: gathering the death...
by | Sep 23, 2026 | Estate Planning
What contesting a will means in NSW When people ask how to contest a will, they usually mean one of two different things, and the difference matters. The most common is a family provision claim: asking the Supreme Court of NSW for a share, or a larger share, of an...
by Gelder Peters Law | May 14, 2026 | Estate Planning, PROPERTY LAW
Most business owners and commercial property investors keep a close eye on their assets—but superannuation often gets left in the “set and forget” basket. Super doesn’t automatically form part of your estate, and that can be...
by Gelder Peters Law | May 14, 2026 | COMMERCIAL, LEASING, PROPERTY LAW
In the world of property and business, not all leases are created equal. One of the most common — and costly — points of confusion is the difference between a retail lease and a commercial lease. Although they may appear similar on paper, the legal obligations,...
