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Can I stop my children receiving inheritance at 18?
This blog looks at two options for delaying the age at which your children receive a share of your estate. The first is to “take a risk’ and second is to create a Discretionary Trust.
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Duties of an Attorney under a Power of Attorney in NSW
If you’ve been made an Attorney under a Power of Attorney, you need to be very aware that you are taking on significant responsibilities and you have important obligations to act appropriately.
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Crown Land leases and subleases NSW
If you have a Crown Land lease, there are also options to sublease that land. In this article, we explore what land is owned by Crown Land, Crown Land lease applications and subleases under a Crown Land lease.
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Can I donate my body, organs or tissue upon my death?
In this article, we address common questions related to organ and tissue donation after death, together with how body donor programs work.
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What is a family law Contravention Application?
A Contravention Application is an application made to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia seeking the Court's remedy where there has been a breach of Court Orders in a substantial or significant way.
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What is an Advance Care Directive?
An Advance Care Directive ensures that, should you be unable to make your own decisions, your Guardian knows what your wishes are for your medical care.
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Terminating a retail or commercial lease early
If a lessee wants to get out of a retail or commercial lease early, then it is not a simple matter of returning the keys to the lessor and walking away. Learn more about your rights and obligations.
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Navigating family law matters as a grandparent
Family law matters can be complex and confusing not just for separating parents but also for other family members. This guide is written to assist those navigating the system as a grandparent.
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Risks of DIY probate
We explore the risks and dangers of DIY probate after the death of a loved one including significant delays, frustration, and usually inevitably, further costs.
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Inheritance and family law property settlement
We look at how the courts treat an inheritance received before, during or after a relationship, when determining property settlement.
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Use of a Search Order in family law property matters
If you’re concerned about your ex disposing of assets before or during your family law matter, a Search Order may assist.
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Assessing legal capacity in estate planning matters
A proper assessment of “capacity” is crucial in estate planning to ensure all documents remain valid when they’re needed.
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