Category Case Law Updates

This article was written by Nancy Wang Principal Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. 

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland has provided helpful clarification on the registration of foreign judgments in Australia, and in particular on what is meant by the “amount payable under” a judgment where the foreign court has ordered that the debt be paid in instalments.

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Lessons from the NSW Court of Appeal’s $13.6 Million Decision

A recent decision of the NSW Court of Appeal has confirmed that, in exceptional circumstances, a note saved on an iPhone can operate as a legally valid will. While the Court ultimately upheld the deceased’s wishes, the case highlights the significant risks associated with informal estate planning.

The decision in Wheatley v Peak [2025] NSWCA 265 reinforces a simple and critical message. A properly drafted and executed will remains the safest and most effective way to protect an estate.

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