Client Legal Privilege
Client legal privilege (also known as legal professional privilege) is a common law right that allows a person to obtain … Read more
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Guidelines for witnessing a Will in NSW
A Will is a legal document outlining your final wishes which ensures that your possessions and assets are distributed according … Read more
What is a deed of family arrangement in NSW?
A deed of family arrangement is a document that legally changes the way a deceased person’s assets are divided amongst … Read more
Who can obtain a copy of a Will in NSW?
There are several circumstances where someone may need to obtain a copy of a Will. A person who is considering … Read more
Conditional Gifts in Wills
A testator can draft their Will to benefit whomever they like and to phrase these bequests according to whatever clauses … Read more
GIFTS AND LOANS IN FAMILY LAW
It is becoming increasingly common for parents (and other family members) to give de facto or married partners financial support … Read more
Mid Range Drink Driving
The Law A mid range PCA offence is a drink driving offence requiring a driver to have present in his … Read more
FAMILY PROVISION CLAIMS (NSW) – FINANCIAL NEEDS
An important criteria against which the Supreme Court of NSW assesses family provision claims (e.g. contesting a Will) is the … Read more
SPEEDING AND LICENCE APPEALS IN NSW
In New South Wales, some decisions regarding a licence suspension due to a speeding offence can be appealed while others … Read more
Major family law reforms passed in October 2023
On 19 October 2023, the Australian Parliament passed two significant pieces of legislation in an attempt to reform Australia’s family … Read more
