2017

  • Two Reasons Why You Should Create a Will


    If you own property and have savings and investments, it is crucial to hire a wills and estate lawyer to help you draw up a will. Read on to find out why. To ensure that your wishes are respected A will is a legally binding document. As such, by having your lawyer draw one up for you, you can ensure that your estate will be divided up in the precise manner that you have outlined in your will after you pass away.
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  • Why Should Divorcing or Separating Couples Agree About Division of Marital Property Without Going to Court?


    One of the major issues that people usually need to iron out after divorce or separation is how marital property will be divided. Marital property refers to all property acquired in the course of a marriage. But when it comes to property settlement, debts acquired during the marriage may be shared as well. On divorce or separation, divorcing or separating spouses can either agree on how to divide marital property between themselves and then seek a court order to formalise their agreement or seek court involvement in the matter if they cannot reach an agreement regarding the matter between themselves.
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  • Don't Be Afraid of Going Back to Work After Claiming Compensation


    No matter what you do for a living, there's a possibility of sustaining an injury at work. Naturally, there are some jobs where injuries are more likely, but all workplaces have hazards of some type. If you're unlucky enough that an accident does happen to you, it can be a very difficult time, especially if you're dealing with the repercussions on your own. Even if you're entitled to compensation, it can be a stressful process, and successfully claiming compensation can take time.
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  • Relatives Applying For Parenting Orders Over Your Children: What Are The Implications?


    The Family Law Act 1975 in Australia outlines the parties that can claim parenting over children. It allows the following individuals to make an application of a parenting order if they want to have access or custody over children: The children's parents Grandparents of the children Any parties directly involved in the welfare and development of the children From the above, it seems that the law allows a variety of people to apply for parenting orders.
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  • Why the Devil Is in the Details When It Comes to Buying That Home


    If you get a funny feeling in the pit of your stomach when you walk into a home that you know is "just perfect", then you will be falling over yourself to get to settlement. You may have nightmares that other people will beat you to it and as a consequence may try to rush everything. There will always be a number of formalities to consider and you'll need to involve expert assistance as you go, but don't forget the details, otherwise you could be disappointed even if you get the keys.
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  • 3 Ways to Avoid Your Estate Entering Probate


    Probate is a legal term which refers to the process of 'proving' a deceased person's will. The probate process is carried out by a special probate court. After death, estates enter probate when the court is appointed to act as the administrator. A court is usually appointed to act as the administrator if a will does not exist or if the will is contested by family members or other interested parties.
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