An investigation into what it means to be able to choose to marry in 2017.
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The Hollywood style reading of the will is mostly a thing of the past. How then do beneficiaries learn of their inheritance?
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The last decision you'll have to make about your will is where to keep it safe and secure.
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Property held as tenants-in-common or with joint ownership are treated differently upon your passing. One is part of your estate, the other isn't.
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A Parenting Plan documents the agreed plan between parents to care for their children. As with any agreement legal advice can help you avoid unexpected pitfalls.
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The Kennedy & Thorne case sheds light on what the Family Court considers duress and what's needed to set aside an agreement where signing under duress exists.
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In this article, Russell Robertson explains how moving in and out of relationships can create domestic partnerships that have an influence on where your superannution goes should you die.
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When you receive complaints about an employee or their work or other behaviours are a problem, you can't just let them go. There are strict rules in place.
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In a separated family the conversation about the choice of school for your child's education frequently extends beyond the quality of education they will receive.
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Upon your death your superannuation and associated insurance benefits will be distributed by the Trustee of the super fund and not your Will. You can provide persuasive guidance through binding death nominations.
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After you've decided to purchase a property with another person you also need to decide upon the right ownership structure.
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There is a common misconception that it is necessary for a couple to live together for 2 years to be considered in a de facto relationship. The Court looks at multiple factors to decide if a relationship exists.
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Buying and selling a business is not just goods and equipment. Employees must also be factored in to the conversation at an early stage.
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Never make assumptions about where your superannuation will end up should you die for if left alone the destination changes as you move through different stages of life.
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If you need a property's Certificate of Title for security and think you may have lost it, apart from looking again it you may need to complete a Lost Title Application and have it replaced.
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When administering an estate the executors often need to apply for Probate from the Supreme Court to serve as evidence that the will is valid, the last made, and they are the executors.
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Some "employers" enter into sham contractor arrangements with their "employees" in order to reduce their level of responsibility and cost. Knowingly or unknowingly this article will get you started on knowing what to look for when deciding if your contract arrangements are genuine or suspect.
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Spousal maintenance recognises that when a relationship ends there may still be a need for one party to contribute to the on-going support of the other.
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You're incensed that the Will made an unfair provision for you. After all you've done it's not fair or equal. Even so, a willmaker's wishes are respected and a court will only make changes in very limited circumstances if a will is successfully challenged.
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Pension and concession card holders may be eligible for a once-ever reduction on the stamp duty when they purchase a home. With everything like this there are rules and this article outlines the high-level criteria to be considered.
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