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…
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,…
