by Kate | Dec 1, 2025 | Criminal Justice Reform, Domestic Violence Awareness, Domestic Violence Law Reform, Intimate Partner Homicide, NSW Parliament
Murder of Intimate Partner: How Mackenzie Anderson’s Death Led to Landmark NSW Law Reform Mackenzie Anderson was murdered by her former intimate partner, Tyrone Thompson in Mayfield (near Newcastle) in 2022. Ever since, her mother, Tabitha Acret has been advocating...
by Kate | Nov 3, 2025 | Beneficiaries Rights, Dispute Resolution, Estate Law, Executor Responsibilities, Legal Advice, Uncategorized
What to Do When the Executor Not Doing Job When someone is appointed as an executor and takes out a grant of probate, they step into an important legal role: the legal personal representative of the estate. With that role comes a fiduciary duty, which is essentially:...
by Kate | Oct 21, 2025 | Family Law, High Net Worth Divorce, Legal Services, Wealth Protection, Western Sydney Lawyers
Expert High Net Worth Family Lawyers Serving Western Sydney’s Elite with Confidentiality and Proven Expertise Rafton Family Lawyers are recognised as the leading law firm for high-net-worth individuals across Western Sydney. Our team has extensive experience in...
by Kate | Oct 17, 2025 | Awards & Recognition, Leadership & Empowerment, Legal Industry Updates, Western Sydney News, Women in Business
Celebrating Excellence: Kate Rafton Business Woman Award Recognises Leadership and Empowerment in Western Sydney Award-winning legal firm – Family law and Contested Estates Rafton Family Lawyers are delighted to announce that managing director and founder Kate Rafton...
by Kate | Sep 16, 2025 | Financial Planning, Legal Advice, Probate and Estate Administration, Wills and Estates
Understanding Probate Lawyers NSW Costs and Fees HOW MUCH DOES PROBATE COST IN NSW? An application for a Grant of Probate is required in most circumstances where there is a will in place and the assets are needing to be distributed. The executor or trustee of the...
