by Reception | Dec 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do you remember the year when Santa got stuck up the chimney? We’ve all read the reports of that fateful night after Santa had eaten too many mince pies and got stuck in a precariously uncomfortable and dangerous position with Rudolf. His beard was all black, there...
by Reception | Dec 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
In China wills are rarely written. Acknowledging death by writing about it is considered highly superstitious and is believed to bring death closer. Although most people have thought about what will happen to their estate when they die, these intentions are spoken...
by Reception | Dec 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Battle Between Statutory Wills & Potential Family Provision Claims How Spink v Russell clocks up a win in the fight for testamentary freedom. Written by Lindsay Chan Testamentary Freedom- the principle that a person can leave assets in their will to whomever...
by Reception | Dec 1, 2020 | Estate Planning
There was once a man who wanted to make a will that was fair. One where his 3 sons from a previous relationship were taken care of equally, where the Public Trustee of Queensland (“PTQ”) was appointed as the executor and trustee to avoid any family disputes and one...
by Reception | Nov 9, 2020 | Family Law
“But I’m Entitled…”: Equal shared parental responsibility equals Equal Time – Doesn’t it? Written By Kristen Mitchell-Scott We all know that a separation between parties is fraught with emotion, particularly so when children are involved. The next natural step for...
by Reception | Sep 24, 2020 | Family Law
Estate Planning After Losing A Capacity It had always been the case that if someone lost their marbles in old age it was no longer possible for them to change their Will. A lot of times, as a lawyer, you would have someone in your office who clearly did not have...
by Reception | Jul 15, 2020 | Family Law
Should I or Shouldn’t I? The Importance of a Binding Financial Agreement before Marriage Call it pre-wedded bliss or, going back further, pre-engagement bliss or even, the happier side of Family Law – the moment when you go to your lawyer and tell them you’re...
by Reception | Jun 4, 2020 | Family Law
What do I do when my spouse will not respond to me with my requests to serve them with Divorce Documents? There is no denying that the decision to separate from your spouse is a tough one. The relationship may have been deteriorating for some time and when separation...
by Reception | May 27, 2020 | Estate Planning
COVID-19 Emergency Regulation Permits Wills Via Audio-visual Link Written by Naomi Williams The law of wills and estates is not typically a rapidly changing field, but much is unprecedented about life during the coronavirus pandemic. On 14 May 2020 the Governor in...
by Reception | May 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Should I seek legal advice before appointing an agent? Written by Pete Galea The Smiths – the first real estate problem Mr & Mrs Smith are homeowners that are looking to sell. The Smiths sign, what they believe to be, a standard form to appoint John Taylor (not a...
