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Is a promise made to be broken?

What does a little old lady, her Sydney Harbour mansions, her neighbours and a promise have in common?

The Supreme Court of New South Wales recently had to consider that very point! The Court had to decide whether a verbal promise by the elderly Mrs Murphy to leave her neighbours two multi-million- dollar harbourside properties in the affluent Sydney suburb of Birchgrove would override the terms of her Will.

The neighbours asserted that Mrs Murphy had promised to leave them her entire estate, including the harbourside properties, in exchange for the neighbours: (i) looking after Mrs Murphy as she aged; (ii) not moving away; and (iii) not carrying out building works on their own property, which would have blocked

Mrs Murphy’s much-loved harbour view.

Mrs Murphy did not update her Will to reflect her promise.

When Mrs Murphy died, her Will only gifted the neighbours $25,000, with the rest of her estate passing to Mrs Murphy’s elderly siblings.

The unhappy neighbours sued!

Did Mrs Murphy’s promise ‘trump’ her Will? Are promises made to be broken?

Read the outcome on our website krugerlaw.com.au/a-promise-is-a-promise -or-is-it-made-to-be-broken.

TRENT WAKERLEY

DIRECTOR, KRUGER LAW LEVEL 3, OCEAN CENTRAL, OCEAN STREET, MAROOCHYDORE 5443 9600, KRUGERLAW.COM.AU

DR DAEVYD RODDA

SUNSHINE COAST ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY PRIVATE HOSPITAL SUITE 12, 3 DOHERTY STREET, BIRTINYA 5493 8038, SCORTHOGROUP.COM.AU

PROFESSOR DAVID WILKINSON

SUNSHINE COAST SKIN CANCER CENTRE 1/5 INNOVATION PARKWAY, BIRTINYA P: 5438 8889 SKINCANCERCENTRES.COM.AU/BIRTINYA

ORTHOPAEDIC

Radiofrequency Ablation for knee osteoarthritis Don’t hibernate from skin checks this winter

Chronic knee pain doesn’t have to be met with surgery or medication. Radiofrequency ablation is a non-surgical procedure that involves the insertion of a needle-like probe into the skin. This probe delivers radiofrequency waves to target nerves that are causing pain.

Radiofrequency ablation is a safe and effective procedure with minimal recovery time. The results are demonstrating 12 months pain relief and functional improvement specifically for knee pain and osteoarthritis. RFA is especially beneficial to those seeking an alternative to surgery and are not getting the desired results from non-operative measures such as injection therapy and lifestyle modifications.

The procedure is completed in approximately 20 minutes, with sedation. Unlike surgery RFA involves no incision. The patient may experience some discomfort at the site for a short period, but this discomfort can be treated with common over-thecounter medication.

Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group has a team of health professionals with knowledge and expertise in radiofrequency ablation. Contact www.scorthogroup.com.au to find out more We live in the skin cancer capital of the world, which is why it’s important not to become complacent with sun protection and skin checks during the cooler months.

Queensland’s UV index remains well above three even in winter, meaning the sun’s rays can be just as harmful to your skin as in summer. Even minimal sun exposure can damage your skin cells!

A lot of our patients find winter to be an optimal time for their regular skin check because skin cancer can be easier to detect without a tan and topical treatments are often easier to tolerate during the cooler months.

Many of our patients with melanoma don’t experience any symptoms, which is why we perform comprehensive skin examinations plus Total Body Photography to find lesions earlier when they are smaller and easier to treat.

An Australian is diagnosed with melanoma every 30 minutes, so if you haven’t had a skin check in the last 12 months, we urge you to book an appointment as it could save your life.

SKIN HEALTH DENTAL

Implants for easy tooth loss solution

Dental implants are designed to provide a solid and durable foundation for a tooth root, besides that dental implants look, feel and function just like a natural tooth. Best of all dental implants can be a permanent solution for tooth loss. So, what are dental implants?

Dental implants are small titanium screws inserted directly into your jaw at the site of tooth loss. For three to six months the screw is left to fuse with the bone to create a strong support. Once this is complete, your Prosthodontist or Restorative Dentist will construct implant-supported removable dentures, dental bridges or dental crowns to complete the treatment.

We also offer the All-On-4™ concept procedure, the technique enables replacement of all of your teeth (usually one jaw at a time) with fixed bridges in a matter of days. There are a number of combinations of this technique which can be adjusted to suit your needs.

Call Coast OMS (1800 623 338) to make a consultation with Dr Ian Wilson to discuss your dental implant requirements. Many procedures associated with dental implants may be claimable through Medicare.

DR IAN WILSON – BDS, MDS, FRACDS, FRACDS (OMS), ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON, COAST ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL DENTAL IMPLANT SURGERY CENTRE, SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY PRIVATE HOSPITAL, CONSULTING ROOM 1, 3 DOHERTY STREET, BIRTINYA, T: 1800 623 338 E: INFO@ COASTOMS.COM.AU