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In this week's episode, Mark asked for advice on his friend's situation regarding challenging a will after his mother's passing, with Nick suggesting a family provision claim or a deed of family arrangement. Nick also discussed a loophole in the Graffiti Vandalism Act 2016 regarding graffiti removal costs for property owners and highlighted recent Family Law Act changes allowing courts to make orders for pets in divorces. Nicole queried the tax implications of her mother's personal injury payout, to which Nick advised checking how the insurer allocated the funds. Will sought clarification on beneficiaries witnessing a will and the need for probate. Lastly, Jodie asked about preventing her son's ex-partner from moving interstate with their child, and Fiona inquired about the timeframe for an ex-partner to refinance a mortgage after settlement.

Topics Discussed:

Challenging a will after death

Family provision claim options

Graffiti removal cost loophole

Pets in family law cases

Tax implications of injury payouts

Beneficiaries witnessing a will

Probate application necessity

Preventing interstate child relocation

Mortgage refinancing after settlement

Executor assistance with duties

Power of guardianship refusal