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  • Estate Planning Lawyer: 3 Reasons Hiring One Is Vital


    Most people have an estate that includes personal possessions such as life insurance, vehicles and houses. Have you ever thought about what would happen to such assets if you passed on? Since you most likely have a plan on how you would like your possessions distributed, this is a question you shouldn't ignore. An estate planning lawyer is the best person to assist you in coming up with a lawful means of distributing the assets.
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  • Useful Tips for Residential Conveyancing


    In Australia, conveyancing is regulated by individual states and territories. What this means is that each jurisdiction has special legislation that governs the legal process for transferring property from a seller to a buyer. With many conveyancers out there, a property buyer has to research to find the right fit. Here are some useful tips regarding residential conveyancing. Costs -- Real estate transactions involve various costs that both a buyer and seller might incur.
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  • Top 3 Reasons to Hire a Wills and Estates Lawyer for Your Will-Writing


    While many people don't like to think or talk about death, it is a normal part of life that nobody can escape from. If you want to make sure those you love are taken care of after your demise, you should write a will to dictate how your assets and property will be distributed. There are two main approaches to this – you can either create a will yourself or ask a wills and estates lawyer to do it for you.
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  • A Guide on How to Write a Will


    The thought of dying scares most people. However, it is advisable to plan for your family's well-being once you die. One way of doing this is by writing a will. This article provides a few tips for people that intend to write a will.  Hiring a wills and estate lawyer It is advisable to engage a wills and estates lawyer when writing your will. The lawyer will ensure that your will is legally binding.
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  • 3 Asbestos-Related Illnesses that May Result in the Need for Compensation


    If you were exposed unknowingly to asbestos through a rental home or through work, you may consider seeing compensation lawyers. In many cases, you may not realize you were exposed to asbestos until you are diagnosed with one of the key illnesses related to asbestos exposure. Here are three of the asbestos-related illnesses that may result from exposure to asbestos and what you need to know about their connection to the exposure for compensation purposes.
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  • Disputed Will: Top Tips to Avoid Inheritance Woes


    The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult things a family will have to go through.  Disputes over inheritance can add even more stress and sorrow to this already challenging period, hindering the natural grieving process and potentially causing long lasting damage to the family unit. However, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of a dispute over your assets after death. 
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  • Potential Defences to Downgrade a Murder Charge


    The defenses available to a defendant on a murder charge vary from state to state, but all states allow for murder charges to be downgraded to manslaughter if the act was intentional but the intent was not to kill the victim. This includes self defence or violent confrontation where the intent is to stop the victim from harming the defendant. Family Violence Murder tends to be an immensely personal crime, with only 26% of crimes occurring where the victim and assailant are strangers.
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  • Making sure a child support decision is as fair as possible


    A separation is usually a complicated procedure for everybody involved, not only because the emotional aspects of it. There are many procedures and legal requirements that must be met to ensure a divorce is being handled correctly. One of the largest factors to consider in a separation between two adults is if there are any children involved. Aside from deciding on custody, you'll also need to face the question about child support.
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  • Planning for Your Family's Future: How to Ensure Your Superannuation Goes to the Right People


    Some 45% of Australians do not have a valid will. A comprehensive will is perhaps the most important aspect of estate planning, so it's vital that you have one. When you are determining which of your beneficiaries will receive your assets, you also need to think about another asset that each working Australian has. While your superannuation can certainly be bequeathed to a certain person (or people), there is a specific process for doing so.
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  • When Would You Need to Hire a Probate Lawyer?


    A probate lawyer is someone who handles the last will and testament of a person, and works as an estate or trust lawyer after that person has died. In most areas you are not legally required to hire a probate lawyer to draw up a will and have it considered legal and valid after your death, and in some cases you may not need a probate lawyer to handle an estate after a person has passed away.
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