Handheld devices that allow all of us to record good quality video and audio have revolutionised many areas of life, including the law. These days many people involved in Family…
A person who claims to have an interest in a property can lodge a Caveat to protect their interest and prevent a registered owner from disposing or otherwise dealing with…
One of the most difficult considerations for parents who have a disabled child is how that child will be cared for once the parents pass. This consideration makes estate planning…
Who can make a claim on a deceased person’s estate? Delaney & Delaney’s Estate Litigation Lawyer Kristy Schaeffer answers this question and more in this podcast.
In this podcast, Delaney & Delaney’s Senior Associate Julia Marler discusses what unfair dismissal is and what employers need to understand about this claim.
Queensland’s Voluntary Assisted Dying (“VAD”) Bill is under review by a parliamentary committee at the time of writing this post. If the VAD Bill is passed into law it would…
A report released on 12 March 2021 raises a number of serious issues and concerns regarding the fees, charges and practices of The Public Trustee. The Public Trustee is a…
A number of important changes came into effect on 30 November 2020 in relation to making an Enduring Power of Attorney (‘EPOA’), as part of reforms to Queensland’s guardianship laws….
When a married or de-facto couple separates, there are many difficult issues to work out before they can move on with their respective lives. In situations where one partner was…
Having a valid Will is a fundamental part of your Estate Plan. Before you consider the terms of your Will, it is important to understand: what assets you own or…
The way that a doctor responds to a complaint about his or her practice can have very significant consequences in terms of career, mental wellbeing and general enjoyment of life….
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…
