Will Centrelink view using assets from a deceased estate to pay off a mortgage as a gift?
Question from a Client: “My mother was named as executor of my brother’s Will to dispose of assets as she sees fit. She gifted me a large sum to...
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What is a habitual traffic offender declaration and can it be overturned
If you have been convicted of three or more serious driving offences in the last five years, you may have been declared a Habitual Traffic Offender by the Court...
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Granny Flats
GRANNY FLATS Granny flats are generally considered to be created on the transfer of property, often from an elder family member to a younger family member in exchange for...
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How to Avoid Estate Litigation
It is likely not a pleasant activity to think about your death or to make plans for how your belongings and assets should be disposed of after you have...
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An Australian security guard escapes gaol time by blaming his stalking behaviour on Bollywood
Throughout 2012 and 2013, Sandesh Baliga, an Australian security guard based in Tasmania, determinedly pursued two women. Despite having his continual advances rejected by both women, Baliga continued to...
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Increased Traffic Offence Penalties Commencing 1 February 2015
New penalties will be introduced from 1 February 2015 for drivers who repeatedly exceed the demerit points limit for their licence. What are the new penalties? Unrestricted licence holders...
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Applying for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO)
When applying for an AVO, you should first consider if you can prove (under the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007) that you need an AVO. When applying...
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Cremation and organ donation… does your family know your wishes?
One of the first things an Executor must do after a person dies is to make arrangements for the funeral, burial or cremation of the deceased person’s body. However,...
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Paternity Disputes in the Family Court
While it is very rare that there is a dispute about who the mother of a child is, situations do commonly arise before the Family Court concerning the paternity...
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Can I change my child’s surname after separation?
The naming your child is a fundamental right that has been recognised by the United Nations. The Declaration of the Rights of the Child states that a: ‘child shall...
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