Dr Garrett’s young drinking buddy Jason moved in with him and became his live-in carer. For many years they lived together as the Doctor’s capacity diminished and his care needs increased. But Jason wasn’t the best carer. And although he received approximately $800,000 in financial benefits from the doctor, after the doctor’s death Jason made a claim on his estate.

Was he entitled to the Doctor’s home worth about $2m?

Case citation: Gill v Garrett [2020] NSWSC 795; Gill v Garrett (No 2) [2020] NSWSC 1473

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