Bob Hawke and will disputes
Bob Hawke and Will Disputes by Jacqui Brauman Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke died in May 2019, at the age of 89 years. He had three children to his first wife, Hazel. He had left his [...]
Bon Voyage! Better call your … solicitor!
Bon Voyage! Better call your… solicitor! by Rochelle Manderson Many of us will enjoy travel for both recreation and business, work and play. Many of us will travel overseas, or interstate, without a thought to arranging [...]
Suspicious Wills: a reason not to do an at-home Will
Suspicious Wills: a reason not to do an at-home Will by Jacqui Brauman When someone elderly or sick makes a Will, and there’s no concern about them having doubtful testamentary capacity, there is an assumption that [...]
The family crypt case study
The Family Crypt Case Study by Jacqui Brauman Only very recently, the Supreme Court in Victoria decided on a case about a family crypt clause in a Will. Frank, the deceased, was divorced but had a [...]
De facto rights in a family law settlement
De facto rights in a family law settlement by Lajita Allan- Agnew Commonwealth laws for the division of property for people in de facto relationships that break down commenced on 1 March 2009. Prior to 2009, the [...]
When small businesses use Google Drive and Docs
When small businesses use Google Drive and docs by Jacqui Brauman Technology doesn’t have regional boundaries, and the law is not keeping up as technology changes. Google has 1,500 million active users in 2019 - that’s [...]
Commencing litigation, it’s not like on TV!
Commencing litigation, it’s not like on TV! by Rochelle Manderson We have all heard people say it – “I’m gonna’ sue ‘em!”, but those words are so often said with no real understanding of what is [...]
Easy Conveyancing for Purchasers
Easy Conveyancing for Purchasers by Sarah Coombs Buying or selling a property can be a daunting process, but by following the 9 steps detailed below, both vendors and purchasers can reduce stress and have a better [...]
Common mistakes in conveyancing when there’s a water share
Common mistakes in conveyancing when there’s a water share By Jacqui Brauman About 10 years ago, many water rights were detached from the land, and became like a land title (but a water share) within their [...]
What are the best five questions to ask your potential lawyer
What are the best five questions to ask your potential lawyer? By Lajita Allan-Agnew Lawyers will often provide an initial consultation to get an understanding of your legal problem and provide you with their advice on [...]