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CASE UPDATE WILLS AND ESTATES
Rafton Family Lawyers successful in arguing for release of the deceased body from the coroner. Kyle McCabe, our senior solicitor and head of our Wills and Estates Team, has recently been successful in an application to the Supreme Court. In this particular case,...
My Loved One Died Without A Will. What Should I Do Next?
When a loved one passes away, they should ideally have a clear and recently updated will that sets out exactly how their estate should be divided up. However, as wills and estates law experts, we sadly often have to help the bereaved deal with the complexities...
WHAT DOES A WILLS AND ESTATES LAWYER DO?
WILLS AND ESTATES LAWYER PENRITH/WILLS AND ESTATES LAWYER RICHMOND/WILLS AND ESTATES LAWYER PARRAMATTA/WILLS AND ESTATES LAWYER/HAWKESBURY Rafton Family Lawyers is a team of lawyers who can assist you with any wills and estates matter. Headed by our team leader...
I’ve Been Appointed Executor Of A Will. What Happens Now?
When a loved one passes away, one of the unpleasant but necessary tasks that falls to the bereaved is to carry out their wishes as laid out in their will. Typically, a person’s will would name a trusted person to be the executor thereof, tasking them with ensuring...
Single Parent First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme
Rafton Family Lawyers are able to assist with the purchase of new homes and are very pleased to update in relation to the New South Wales Governments Shared Equity Buyer Scheme. The Buyer Scheme has been set up by the Government to assist certain class of persons...
Can I Challenge A Will If I’m Not Happy With It?
When a person passes away, you might reasonably expect their estate to be divided up a certain way, only to find out to your surprise and dismay that their will goes against what you believe to be fair or just. Such an occurrence is more common than you might...
Family Law Separation and the Family Business
What happens is we have a family business, and we are divorcing? Asset separation and property settlement are an important part of any separation for married or defacto couples. In many cases, couples may be involved in a family business both a small to...
Family Lawyer Penrith/Family Lawyer Richmond/Family Lawyer Parramatta/Family Lawyer Windsor
Rafton Family Lawyers have an award winning team of specialist lawyers in this area who can assist with family law enquiries. Our team have a wealth of knowledge and experience of over 100 years in family law combined which makes us the leading family law firm in...
Property Settlement Lawyers Glenmore Park, Parramatta, Penrith, Richmond & Sydney
Property settlement refers to the finalisation of financial issues between couples that have separated. Property settlement is also referred to as “financial settlement” in the context of a family law separation. This is completely distinct to purchase or sale of...
What Happens If I Don’t Have A Will?
As family law practitioners, one of the things that we see all too often is people passing away without drawing up proper wills. Without a will, it can be difficult to determine how your assets should be divided up among your heirs. It means that your assets will...
If Someone I Love Dies And I’m An Executor Of The Will, Do I Need To See A Lawyer?
When a loved one passes away, you might unexpectedly find yourself in the position of being an executor of their will and estate. This means that you have been chosen to be responsible for ensuring that the wishes of the deceased are met in accordance with their...
Raftons’ again named in Doyles Guide for 2023
We are excited to announce the Manager of our RAMP (Rafton Arbitration And Mediation Practice) Maurice Edwards, has been named in Doyles Guide for 2023. Doyle’s Guide is a prestigious peer nominated process where experts and colleagues in the legal arena vote for...
Licensed Conveyancer
Natalie Currall
Natalie is a licensed conveyancer and oversees all of the firms contracts for sale and family law settlements in conjunction with solicitor Kiran Grewal from our property team.
Natalie has over 25 years experience and is well connected in the local Hawkesbury area. Prior to working with Rafton Natalie was with a local firm in the area undertaking all conveyancing work. Natalie is based at our Richmond office but able to travel and see clients as required. When not undertaking property work, Natalie is an avid horse lover and travels with her family to show jumping events across Australia.
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