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Estate piggy bank with superannuation written on the side.

Superannuation and Your Estate

For most, superannuation is one of their largest assets. A person’s superannuation account usually comprises of their member (employment/sacrificed) contributions...
Claiming against a deceased's estate couple.

Claiming Against a Deceased Estate

Under the Australian legal system, people are free to decide how they wish to distribute their assets upon their death....
Contesting a grant of probate in the Supreme Court of WA.

How To Contest a Grant of Probate?

I do not believe the Will is valid. How may I stop Probate? In probate proceedings, you may be able...
Fighting a traffic charge or offence in court.

When to Fight a Traffic Offence in Court: Legal Process For Driving Offences

While not every traffic offence requires the recipient to go to court, if a charge is brought against you and...
Parents with child during divorce.

How a Child’s Wishes Are Weighed Against the Child’s Best Interests in Parenting Orders

The one question all parents ask themselves when separating or going through a divorce is, ‘Who will my child (or...
Notarial services signing a Power of Attorney document.

Notarial Services: When To Engage a Notary Public

A notary public, also known as a public notary or simply, a notary, is often a practising solicitor appointed by...
Two businessmen signing partnership agreement and shaking hands.

5 Important Points Every Partnership Agreement Should Cover

Businesses today face many internal and external challenges; some real, some manufactured, and others simply perceived. Solving them requires both...
Sale of a business.

Making Arrangements for the Sale of a Business

Selling a business of any size or structure is a complex and time-intensive process that should be well documented to...
Advantages and disadvantages of discretionary trusts.

The Ins and Outs of Discretionary Trusts

A trust is a legal relationship in which a person or corporate entity (the trustee) holds assets on behalf of...