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Don't be the Anti-Hero of your own estate plan. In fact it might make you the problem.A family provision claim allows el...
15/10/2026

Don't be the Anti-Hero of your own estate plan. In fact it might make you the problem.

A family provision claim allows eligible people including children, spouses and dependants to apply to the court for a greater share of an estate if the Will does not adequately provide for them. Leaving someone 13 cents would not protect the estate from a claim. If anything, it would likely strengthen one.

The court looks at financial need, the size of the estate, and the relationship between the person making the claim and the person who passed away. What the Will actually says is not always the final word, no matter how many eras you have been through together.

So before you midnight think about cutting someone out entirely, it might be worth getting some advice first.

Getting your Will right means nobody has to be the villain of the story.

Thanks Taylor Swift for the inspo.

This situation is more common than most people realise, and for many women it happens without any warning.Financial abus...
06/10/2026

This situation is more common than most people realise, and for many women it happens without any warning.

Financial abuse, being cut off from money, removed from the family home, and left with no immediate resources, is a recognised form of family violence. It is also something the law has specific protections for, and knowing those protections exist can make an enormous difference in a moment that feels impossible.

Urgent spousal maintenance can be applied for to cover day to day living costs while property matters are being resolved. You do not need to wait for a divorce to be finalised, and you do not need your name on the accounts to apply. Interim orders can also be made to prevent assets from being sold, hidden or moved while the matter is ongoing, protecting your share of everything built during the relationship regardless of whose name it is in.

If you or someone you know is in this situation, please know that there are options, there is support, and you do not have to navigate it alone.

Our family law team is here to help you understand your rights and your next steps.



This story has been shared with permission.

A property contract can be a lengthy document, and when you are eager to move forward, it is easy to focus on the headli...
29/09/2026

A property contract can be a lengthy document, and when you are eager to move forward, it is easy to focus on the headline details and move quickly past the rest.

The clauses that tend to get skipped are often the ones that carry the most weight. Easements, covenants, special conditions, settlement deadlines and building restrictions all have the potential to affect your purchase in ways that are very difficult to address once you have already signed.

A contract review before you commit gives you a clear picture of what you are agreeing to, what risks exist, and whether anything needs to be addressed before you move forward.

It is one of the most practical steps a buyer can take and one of the most commonly skipped.

If you are looking at a contract and want to make sure you understand it fully, our team can help.

“But Mum told me I could have it.”This is something families can find themselves saying when dealing with an estate.A co...
21/09/2026

“But Mum told me I could have it.”

This is something families can find themselves saying when dealing with an estate.

A conversation or promise may feel clear at the time, but it may not be enough to change what is written in a Will.

If your wishes have changed, make sure your Will reflects them.

Regularly reviewing your Will and estate plan can help avoid confusion and difficult conversations for your family later.

Need to update your Will or review your estate plan?
Talk to Taylor Legal.

Starting a business with a friend or family member can feel easy.You already trust each other, so putting everything in ...
18/09/2026

Starting a business with a friend or family member can feel easy.

You already trust each other, so putting everything in writing might seem unnecessary.

But what happens when the work changes, someone expects more money, or you remember the agreement differently?

A clear business agreement can set out who is responsible for what, how payment works and what happens if things change.
It can also help avoid a business dispute later.

If you're starting a business with someone close to you, make sure the agreement is clear from the beginning.

Need help with a business contract? Talk to Taylor Legal.

Most legal disputes don’t start with a major problem.Sometimes it’s a misunderstanding, an unpaid invoice, a missed prom...
11/09/2026

Most legal disputes don’t start with a major problem.

Sometimes it’s a misunderstanding, an unpaid invoice, a missed promise or an unclear agreement.

Dealing with these issues early can help prevent them from becoming bigger business disputes later.

If you’re dealing with a contract dispute, unpaid invoice or business disagreement, getting legal advice early may help you understand your options.

Reach out & talk to our team today!

Being separated doesn't always mean everything is sorted.After a separation, there may still be important things to work...
07/09/2026

Being separated doesn't always mean everything is sorted.

After a separation, there may still be important things to work through, including property, finances, superannuation and other legal arrangements.

Even when both people agree, it can be helpful to understand your options and make sure everything is properly dealt with.

If you're going through a separation or property settlement, Taylor Legal can help you understand what needs to be sorted. Reach out to our team today.

Even when you both agree, it can still be helpful to put your arrangements in writing.Things can change. You may remembe...
31/08/2026

Even when you both agree, it can still be helpful to put your arrangements in writing.

Things can change. You may remember things differently later, or your circumstances may change.

Having it in writing gives both sides something clear to refer back to, especially when property, finances or children are involved.

If you’ve separated and want to make sure your arrangements are clear, talk to Taylor Legal.

Most business disputes do not start in a courtroom.They start in a conversation that never happened or an agreement that...
28/08/2026

Most business disputes do not start in a courtroom.

They start in a conversation that never happened or an agreement that was never written down.

Going into business with someone is one of the most significant financial decisions you can make, and it deserves the same care as any other major commitment, regardless of how well you know the person.

The patterns we see most often are not dramatic. No formal agreement because everyone trusted each other. Workloads that shifted without anyone adjusting expectations.

Financial arrangements that stayed informal. Exit plans that were never discussed.
None of these are unusual. But all of them can become serious problems when circumstances shift in ways nobody anticipated.

A well drafted partnership or shareholders agreement gives everyone clarity on how the business operates, how decisions get made, and what happens if someone wants to leave. Getting that right at the start is almost always easier than resolving it later.

If you are entering a business partnership or reviewing an existing arrangement, make sure the foundations are properly in place.

Estate planning has always been about protecting what matters. The question is whether your plan accounts for how much o...
11/08/2026

Estate planning has always been about protecting what matters. The question is whether your plan accounts for how much of your life now exists online.

Social media accounts, private messages, years of family photos and videos, banking and subscriptions, online memberships. These things do not simply disappear when you pass away. They continue to exist, and without any direction from you, the people you leave behind may have no way to access them, manage them, or even know they exist.

Most Wills were not written with digital assets in mind. That gap is becoming increasingly significant as more of our lives move online, and it is one of the areas worth addressing when reviewing or putting together an estate plan.

Knowing what you have, where it is, and who you want to have access to it is a practical and increasingly important part of planning for the future.

If you would like to understand how your digital life fits into your estate plan, our team can help you think it through.

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