“Oh! But … We thought the contract said …!!”
Reports are the real-estate market has turned and we are seeing the first rises since 2017. It's a new financial year, interest rates are down and signs of life in the market. Cold weather is still with us so good deals may be available before a rebound in Spring. If...
Thank goodness we organised the Power of Attorney!
In the event that you need someone to manage your financial and legal affairs, a Power of Attorney can prove invaluable. If you are travelling overseas, or otherwise incapable, a Power of Attorney can be worth so much more than the paper it’s written on. Nothing...
Splitting Property while Couples are still Married
Is it fair and equitable to both parties to divide their assets and remain married? Usually, couples divide their property between themselves once their relationship has broken down. But in some circumstances, the Family Court can step in and divide a couple’s...
Left Out of a Will? Real Life Stories – Family Provision Claim (Part 2)
In the last blog post, we summarised who can make family provision claims against deceased estates and general factors considered by the Court. Here are some real life examples: Estranged Children Some parents may decide to reduce the inheritance of a child because of...
Left Out of a Will? Who Can Make a Family Provision Claim (Part 1)
Everyone knows that having a valid Will in place means smooth sailing for those who benefit from a deceased person’s wishes. Right? Well, yes, but not quite. What happens if someone is not happy with a Will? Consider a child who thinks that he/she is not receiving...
Workers Compensation Weekly Benefit Payments – Changes to Law in 2012 About to Hit
Have you received a letter from your insurer letting you know your weekly payments under your Workers’ Compensation Benefits are likely to be cut off? If you have, please don’t ignore it. From this year thousands of workers will have their weekly payments stopped as...
“She brought a compo claim for what!?” Claiming Workers Compensation for Injuries at Home or on Breaks
Television Presenter, Maryanne Demasi, fell and broke her hip during a 9:30am break to go for a jog on a day she was working from home earlier this year. Her claim was rejected. Her employment was not substantially connected to her injury because her break to exercise...
Radical New Strata Laws! Rules Go Up Another Level
Garnishee rent grabbing for unpaid rates AGMs: Tenant Invasion! Crackdown on corrupt gifts Councils cashing in on new car park fines No Strata renewal/rebuild without committee approval There are more than 90 changes to strata laws coming into effect 30...
TOO HOT TO TOUCH! Campaign Bans Mobile Phone Use for L, P1 and P2 Drivers
The NSW government is cracking down on driving with mobile phones! Warn your kids and younger siblings that Learners, P1 and P2 drivers are targeted. When introducing the new laws, Roads Minister Gay said “If you think that’s tough, “I don’t give a damn...we’re...
Mother Estranged from Daughter – Family Provision Claim?
Helen was one of four who survived her mother*. Mum died in August 2010 aged 92. Her Will left most of $350,000 to two of her children. Helen missed out because she hadn’t spoken with Mum for 20 years. Helen was an impoverished pensioner in need of financial support....