If the worst should happen you want to know that your affairs will be taken care of. Accordingly, the four documents everyone should have are a Will, an Enduring Power of Attorney, an Enduring Guardian and a Superannuation Binding Death Benefit Nomination....Read More
Should I have a will? The simple answer to this question is ‘yes’, you should have a Will. While the law makes provision for what happens to your assets if you die without a Will (called an intestacy), it may mean that your assets are not distributed to the person/s...Read More
Buying or selling a Shire waterfront property? Make sure you have a lease or a licence to use the jetty, pontoon, mooring pile or other foreshore maritime structure If you are buying a waterfront property, you are presumably doing so not just for the view, but for the...Read More
From the end of April 2015, if you have a property with a swimming pool, before you can sell or lease it, you will need to have a certificate of compliance certifying that the pool and its barrier meet the relevant safety requirements. A change in the law introduced...Read More
What happens to the beloved family dog when a couple separates? What if both sides want this faithful caring friend? All too often, this is key part of a dispute in a separation As harsh as it may seem, when a couple separates, a pet is treated as personal property,...Read More
