In this brief summary of Will dispute laws, Senior Associate Caitilin Watson explains some of the circumstances in which people choose to challenge the Will of a deceased loved one. Author Ron Chernow once famously said, “I have developed a very strong partiality for the dead: they don’t talk back, they don’t sue, and they...
As a vendor (seller), you cannot put your house on the market for sale until the Contract for Sale is prepared. The Contract must contain certain important disclosures to protect you from potential disputes with buyers. Here is a list of 5 crucial matters I recommend all vendors address during the sale of a home:...
The most common misconception which clients have when their relationship breaks down (whether de facto or married) is that there is an automatic entitlement to a division of the assets equally (ie 50/50). This is not so in the Australian legal system. What are you entitled to and how do the courts determine this? The...
A person involved in another party’s contravention of the Fair Work Act can be held jointly liable for the contravention. Broadly, to be ‘involved’ in the contravention, the person must have knowledge of the facts of the contravention and must be an intentional participant in the contravention. A court can award financial penalties against the...
Those of you who own a retail shop, or are operating a retail business under a lease, should be aware that recent changes to the Retail Leases Act NSW 1994 (the Act) have a significant effect on Retail Leases going forward. Some of the changes are: 5 Year Term – There is no longer an...
Why do I wish to move from my existing home? If it is because of a recent bereavement, have I allowed enough time before making the decision to move? If friends have moved into a retirement village and are happy there, will the lifestyle in the village necessarily suit me? If the housework, gardening and...
Protecting your reputation starts with simplifying the complex. This handy checklist should quickly point you in the right direction and help you understand whether you have a case, and where to start to secure the best possible outocme.
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