‘Til death (and the Law) do us part: Deceased Estates, Loss of Capacity and Family Law
It is an unfortunate reality in this day and age that many marriages and de facto relationships no longer last or remain intact until death. So, what happens if a marriage or de facto relationship has broken down and then one or both parties die? And what happens if one party or both parties to a family law matter have lost capacity and cannot manage their own affairs?