by Kate Rafton | Nov 5, 2019 | Case Studies
DAVID’S MATTER David consulted our office as he was experiencing difficulties negotiating with his ex partner following separation two years prior. David’s ex partner had remained in the home whilst he vacated and the children were also living with her. After using...
by Kate Rafton | Sep 12, 2019 | News
A Will is a legal document that advises of your wishes for your assets after your death. A valid Will must: Be in writing. Be signed by the maker and such signature be witnessed by two independent witnesses. Be made by a person who has testamentary capacity. Be made...
by Kate Rafton | Aug 28, 2019 | News
A grant of Probate is a legal document sealed by the Supreme Court of New South Wales. It authorises an executor (or executors) to manage the estate of a deceased person in accordance with the provisions of the deceased’s will. The executor is the person who is...
by Kate Rafton | Aug 18, 2019 | News
A grant of Letters of Administration is a legal document sealed by the Supreme Court of New South Wales. It is usually used when the deceased did not leave a will, or the original will cannot be located. It authorises the applicant (or applicant’s) to manage the...
by Kate Rafton | Aug 15, 2019 | Case Studies
Rafton Family Lawyers were able to assist our client Mark in an application to locate the whereabouts of his former partner and young children. Mark worked as a fly in fly out worker and was away for up to fourteen days at a time. On his return back to the Sydney area...