Robbins Watson

25/07/2025

Firm Promotions – Effective 1 July 2025

We are delighted to announce two well-deserved promotions within our firm, effective 1 July 2025:

• Connie Ung has been promoted to Senior Associate in our Estate Planning & Administration practice. Connie has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to her clients and an exceptional level of legal expertise. Her promotion recognises her dedication and the outstanding results she continues to deliver.

• Ruth Jeffers has been promoted to Partner in our Family Law team. Ruth is widely respected for her strategic insight, compassionate approach, and unwavering professionalism. Her elevation to partner is a testament to her significant contributions to the firm and her clients.

Please join us in congratulating Connie and Ruth on these exciting milestones in their careers.

06/07/2023

https://robbinswatson.com.au/insights/the-power-of-enduring-power-of-attorney-safeguarding-your-financial-future-in-case-of-incapacity

Understanding the importance of establishing an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) for securing your financial interests. Gain insights into the process, legal implications, and benefits of EPOA from law clerk Isabella Parsons.

03/07/2023

https://robbinswatson.com.au/insights/the-essential-guide-to-updating-your-will-key-life-events-and-how-they-impact-your-estate-plan

Explore this comprehensive guide on updating your will in response to key life events like marriage, divorce, having children, and acquiring new assets. Learn about their legal implications and practical steps to ensure your will continues to reflect your wishes accurately.

26/06/2023

https://robbinswatson.com.au/insights/superannuation-and-estate-planning-maximising-benefits-and-reducing-tax-liabilities

Discover comprehensive insights into how superannuation and estate planning can work together to secure your financial future. Learn how to navigate beneficiary nominations, understand tax-efficient strategies, and choose between self-managed and traditional super funds with legal expertise from…

23/06/2023

https://robbinswatson.com.au/insights/the-rising-importance-of-digital-assets-in-estate-planning-an-essential-guide

Explore the growing importance of digital assets in estate planning, from social media accounts to cryptocurrencies. Learn how to secure and transfer your digital wealth to protect your digital legacy effectively. This guide provides practical steps and advice for navigating the complexities of…

30/03/2023

https://robbinswatson.com.au/insights/how-do-i-know-what-i-will-get-from-my-family-law-property-settlement

The case of Stanford v Stanford [2012] HCA 52 (‘ Stanford ’) is a landmark decision in Australian family law that clarified the principles that should be applied when determining the division of property between separating spouses. The High Court in Stanford ultimately agreed that the following....

24/03/2023

https://robbinswatson.com.au/insights/i-am-separating-from-my-partner-will-i-get-50-50-care-of-my-children

When determining what a meaningful relationship with both parents means, the Court will consider the individual circumstances of the matter and assess a range of factors, including: The child's age, maturity, and development: The court will consider the child's age and their level of maturity and…

21/03/2023

According to a survey conducted in 2018, only 52% of Australian adults have a Will in place. Checkout this great article from our Wills and Estates Solicitor, Lily Prasad, which discusses some of the reasons you should have a Will.

Determine the interests your loved ones are to receive from your estate One of the main purposes of preparing a will is to determine who will receive what from your estate. To give an example, if a husband dies leaving a wife and two children, the wife will only receive the first $150,000 and the…

20/03/2023

We are very excited to launch our new website and brand refresh after many months of planning, drafting and consultation. Big shout out to the team , who we have to thank for the design, development and implementation of the website and branding elements.

Thank you to Rishad Sukhia, Susan Douglass, Tim McDougall Anthony Keal, Constantino, Farouq Bakashwain and everyone else that has assisted along the way!

Also, a massive thank you to our solicitors and support staff who have provided invaluable input, support and drafting assistance throughout the process. It has been an enormous job and we cannot thank you enough for sharing the load!

Check it out here:

https://robbinswatson.com.au/