Alison Butler Law, Estate Solicitors

28/09/2018

Alison Butler pleased to be named in Doyle's Guide of Leading Wills and Estates Litigation Lawyers.

06/05/2018

Having an up-to-date will is crucial for those in new relationships with assets and children from an earlier relationship

04/04/2018

A woman who says she was written out of her aunt's will after she was unable to assist the elderly woman to end her life will not receive any of the $1 million estate.

23/08/2017

Another reminder of the importance of binding nominations in your superannuation fund. Superannuation funds do not automatically become part of your estate to be dealt with according to the terms of your will.

DANIEL Leverton was just 40 years old when he died suddenly, leaving behind two young daughters.

17/08/2017

Does your super fund have a binding nomination?

Disputes over super payments could be avoided if the deceased had nominated a beneficiary with each of the super funds. Australia Family and Matrimonial Carroll & O'Dea 15 Aug 2017

03/08/2016

How would you feel, if your last wishes weren't respected? Or those of a loved-one were ignored? Or would you be the one to challenge a will you thought was unfair?

Catch-up on last night's show, Where There's a Will, now online: http://bit.ly/2aeCk94 | Or today at 3:30pm, SBS

03/08/2016

Do we really need to worry about whether our last wishes will be fulfilled? And is it always a good thing when they are?

Tonight, on Insight: Where There's a Will | 8:30pm SBS or live stream here: http://bit.ly/1QSjWPg

03/08/2016

Retweeted Insight on SBS ():

"You pointed out one of the major criticisms of this legislation - it can work very unfairly," says lawyer Alison Butler.

03/08/2016

Good question! That is for the court to decide & depends on all the circumstances. Every case is unique https://t.co/g9PEvX8A7Q

“ how much money does a dependant need before they are deemed "provided for" so the rest can go to charity? ”

08/09/2015

For the Vasiljevski siblings, a dispute after death prompts calls for laws to be changed.