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Risks of choosing the wrong attorney for Your Power of Attorney
Choosing the right attorney under a Power of Attorney is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your financial and legal well-being. Understanding the risks can help you make a more informed decision and avoid potentially devastating outcomes.
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Who should you appoint as your Attorney in a Power of Attorney?
When preparing a Power of Attorney, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing who you want to act as your attorney. The attorney named in a Power of Attorney will have significant control over your financial affairs if you become unable to manage them yourself. It’s a decision that should be made with careful consideration.
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Applying for Letters of Administration in the absence of a Will
When someone dies leaving a valid Will, the estate will be distributed in accordance with that Will. However, when someone dies without a valid Will, then an application can be made to the Supreme Court of NSW for a grant of Letters of Administration.
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6 key things to consider before selling a property in NSW
If the time has come for you to sell your property, there are a number of things to consider in order to help you prepare for the sale. We outline 6 primary considerations that you should carefully consider and plan ahead for to ensure the property transaction runs as smoothly as possible.
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Estate planning and blended families
Blended families are becoming more common in today’s world and take various forms. With this comes the need to consider how your estate planning needs should be addressed taking into account your specific circumstances.
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A guide to subpoenas in family law
Different courts have different requirements, timings and expectations in relation to subpoenas. This article looks at what you need to know regarding subpoenas in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia family law matters.
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What happens if I lose my Trust Deed?
Despite the huge increase in documents being executed electronically, there are still areas of law in which the presentation of the original wet ink signed document is important. A Trust Deed is one such document. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for clients to approach us in situations where the original Trust Deed is lost, and requesting what their options are.
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Should a trust deed have a power to vary its provisions?
It is common to find that, over time, the terms of a Trust may need to be updated or revised, usually because of changes to the law, including tax and duty laws. Not having a power to vary the terms of a Trust can have significant issues and create unnecessary financial impositions.
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Guide to family law reforms effective from May 2024
Most of the amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 came into effect on 6 May 2024. The changes will apply to new and existing matters. This means that if you have a family law matter already before the Court and the final hearing had not commenced prior to 6 May 2024, the new laws will apply.
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Choosing the right entity when purchasing property in NSW
Whether you are a first home buyer or an investor, taking time to consider what entity to purchase a property under is an important consideration. Not only will the purchasing entity have an impact on ownership of the property, but it may also have financial and liability consequences that purchasers need to be aware of.
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What are make good obligations in commercial and retail leases?
Most retail and commercial leases will have a clause dedicated to the issues relating to repairs and maintenance of the premises while a tenant is in occupation. Generally speaking, when the term of the lease ends, the tenant has an obligation to make good the premises to the condition that they were in at the commencement of the lease.
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Should I have a lawyer for my family law mediation?
Mediation is a popular method of dispute resolution for family law matters. Despite it being more efficient and cost-effective than court proceedings, it’s common for parties to a family law dispute to be unsure where to start.
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