Can my stepchildren challenge my Will?
In all states and territories of Australia, stepchildren either have an explicit or conditional right to challenge their stepparent’s Will. If you think there is a risk that your stepchild(ren) may make a family provision claim, this blog will answer some of your questions.
What happens to the family pet when your relationship ends?
Whether you bought your pet with your partner or owned it before the relationship began, it’s difficult to agree to whom the pet should belong if your de facto relationship or marriage ends.
Is your PPSA registration expiring soon?
If the expiry of registration of your ‘security interest’ on the Personal Property Security Register is coming up soon, you need to act quickly. We guarantee you won’t remember to deal with this when in the days leading up to the expiry date.
Are testamentary trusts still ‘tax effective’?
Let’s get some perspective on this issue. What are the potential ‘tax benefits’ of including a testamentary trust in your Will? Further, what would happen if these ‘benefits’ were not available?
Redundancies and Recourse for Executives
Unfortunately, in the course of your employment, things won’t always go your way. Although you might have worked incredibly hard throughout your career to reach an executive position, sometimes a business will undergo organisational changes which mean that they offer you a redundancy. You may feel hard done by in these circumstances, but it is important to understand your entitlements, and the limitations of your circumstances.
Andreyev Lawyers first quarterly update 2023
It has been a busy start to the year for our team! As another quarter has come and gone, we thought we would share some of the highlights and updates: Giving back to our community Giving back to our community is one of our firm’s core values. This quarter, we have...
How to make a legally valid Advance Care Directive (SA)
No one likes to think about getting sick or injured, but it’s important to be prepared for the unexpected. That’s why having a legally valid Advance Care Directive (ACD) in place is a smart move.
Help! I am the Executor of a Will
When someone dies there are things that must be done immediately and things that may take 12 or more months to action and resolve. Who does these ‘things’ and what are they? In many cases it is the executor of the deceased’s Will who must act. Usually, the executor is a family member or members, a friend, a professional or a combination of the above. The Will maker has chosen you because you have the skills and experience to occupy that role, have a vested interest in administering the estate or you are a trusted relative or friend.
Voluntary Assisted Dying: What lawyers want you to know
VAD is a pathway that adults can access if they have an incurable, advanced, progressive and terminal illness, disease or medical condition.