Personal Legal Articles by Turnbull Hill Lawyers in NSW

26/10/2012 By Gavin Hanrahan

Changes to the NSW Road Rules & Traffic Laws

NSW Roads and Maritime Services recently announced a number of changes to the NSW Road Rules due to commence on 1 November 2012. The most significant amendment involves the rules...

16/10/2012 By Gavin Hanrahan

When can a police officer search you?

Police are required to have reasonable grounds or a reasonable suspicion before they can undertake a search. Find out more by reading this article...

12/10/2012 By Warwick Gilbertson

Who is included in a gift to your “children” in your Will?

It is common for parents to make provision for their children in their Wills as a group. Such a gift is known as a “class gift”.... find out more by...

By Warwick Gilbertson

What if I don’t want my children to receive a share of my estate until they reach a certain age?

This is a particularly complex area of Will drafting. Certain wording can mean your children receive an “expectant share” in your estate when you die, but only take “possession” of...

17/09/2012 By Adrian Corbould

Unsigned Wills – When Intention is Everything

Generally, for a Will to be valid it needs to be signed by a Willmaker (testator) in the presence of two witnesses, who should also sign at the same time....

11/07/2012 By Warwick Gilbertson

8 Reasons Why You Should Get a Will

Here's the 8 most compelling reasons why you should make a Will, and keep it current! If you have been putting off making a Will, because the thought of your...

25/06/2012 By Gavin Hanrahan

Family Violence: New Amendments to the Family Law Act

Important amendments to the Family Law Act relating to family violence came into effect on 7 June 2012. Read this article for an overview of the changes.