Many people think that dealing with their Estate will be a relatively easy and straightforward process and they do not see the need to consult a solicitor to make a…
When a Principal appoints an Attorney to act on their behalf, the Attorney has a broad range of powers to make decisions in relation to personal health matters and/or financial…
It is important for everyone to have a valid Will in place, no matter how insignificant an individual’s assets may be. Many people decide to draft their own Will or…
The recent decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rosatto [2020] FCAFC 84 is a warning to employers that stating that a worker…
The most common form of litigation in relation to deceased estates is when a spouse, child or financial dependent of a deceased person makes a Family Provision Application (FPA), a…
When someone dies the person responsible for the multiple duties involved in administering and distributing his or her estate is known as a legal personal representative (LPR). This person is…
The COVID-19 social distancing and quarantine restrictions are making many tasks more difficult. In an attempt to reduce the logistical challenges of having certain essential legal documents witnessed, the Chief…
If you’re running a business, it would be difficult to imagine there has been a tougher time to do so than during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Mass closures of both…
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has created great upheaval at all levels of society. The need for social distancing to try and halt the spread of the disease has…
In this podcast, our Fiona Kennedy discusses how mediation can help in employment dispute matters.
Shared parenting and ensuring children have the opportunity to spend time with both parents after separation can be difficult, especially in situations where supervision of a parent during that time…
With the emergence and spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Australia, employers need to be aware of their rights and obligations in relation to their workers. Workplace health and…
Once upon a time affixing your written signature to a document was all the proof needed to make it legally valid and enforceable. But now we live in a digital…
Recent results published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicate that the percentage of people who are marrying is decreasing, the age at which couples are marrying is increasing, the…
When a person buys an established business, it is important to ensure that the previous owner of the business does not set up in direct competition with the business. Likewise,…
No matter what line of work they’re in, it’s a pretty safe bet that most people don’t really like negative feedback. But in reality, complaints are important. Without them, problems…
Advancements in technology and modern medicine mean Australians are living longer. The average life expectancy for men in Australia is 80 years and for women, 84 years. But while the…
From 30 September 2019 there are new and additional requirements in relation to witnessing requirements for documents to be registered in the Queensland Land Registry. The changes will affect both…
Recent Cases A number of interesting defamation cases have recently appeared in the media. Courts are taking defamation matters very seriously and significant monetary awards have been made in favour…
Enduring Power of Attorney Like an executor, someone appointed as a Power of Attorney has significant legal responsibilities, including making decisions on property and financial matters for the person who…
