Family Law News

Posted on: 17 May 2021
Testators are often worried that their wills will be contested. Once this happens, their original will becomes absolute since the court decides how to divide the estate among the beneficiaries. So, how can you avoid a contested will? Below are a few tips.  Avoid DIY Wills Some people opt to write their wills using DIY will kits. However, this is not a wise idea. Although the kits are designed to reduce the hassles of writing a will, testators are exposed to pitfalls that could make their will invalid.
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Posted on: 23 February 2021
The decisions you make in the aftermath of a car accident are critical. They can potentially affect the trajectory of your claim and the amount you receive in compensation from the insurance company. To get everything right, you need to partner with someone who has vast experience and expertise in compensational claims. Car accident compensation lawyers are quite invaluable in these situations. With their in-depth knowledge of the law and acquaintance with automobile cases, they will increase your chances of getting the most out of your claim.
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Posted on: 6 November 2020
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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Posted on: 25 June 2020
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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