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When a loved one becomes legally incapacitated, it is a distressing time for them and for us. In such cases, often legal, financial, medical and lifestyle decisions are unable to be made by them, and we are left to try to manage their affairs. In this blog, we explain what loss of mental capacity is, the implications of it...
Read moreWe all know and understand the importance of having an estate plan in place. However, when we think of ‘estate planning’ we often only think about preparing a Will. Will A Will is a legal document which sets out how you wish for your assets to be distributed upon your passing. Where applicable, it also sets out who you...
Read moreAll current directors of companies registered under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) must apply for a director identification number (director ID). A director ID is a 15-digit identifier for company...
Read moreIn August 2016, the Honourable Margaret Nyland AM delivered the Child Protection Systems Royal Commission Report. As a legislative response to several recommendations outlined in that report, South Australia introduced amended legislation regarding the screening process for those who wish to work, or volunteer, with children. These...
Read moreA bit of background… Over the past few years various state governments have finally changed laws to allow for electronic conveyancing, meaning transfers of ownership and other dealings with land such as mortgages and leases can be performed by electronic means and without paper documents. As part of this process paper certificates...
Read moreJoel Niles Joel completed his legal studies in 2019, before being admitted to practice in 2020. Joel started working for us as a Conveyancing Clerk in February 2020, before he was admitted in December 2020 and commenced his career as a lawyer with us in our Adelaide office. After an initial foray into conveyancing and property...
Read moreMaking a military compensation claim can be complicated. Sadly, because of this, individuals often have their claims denied or receive less compensation than they deserve. Had they received legal advice there is a chance the outcome could have been different. In this blog, Tindall Gask Bentley partner Tim White will explain...
Read moreWith the new year fast approaching, now is a good time to start thinking about revisiting your Will and making updates in light of your current circumstances. It is a good idea to review your Will regularly to ensure that it accurately reflects your wishes and any changes to your financial circumstances. Why not make it a...
Read moreThe state government’s rewriting legislation so it can bulldoze a state heritage precinct for a hospital destroys confidence in heritage protection and sets a disturbing precedent, argues Morry Bailes. https://indaily.com.au/opinion/2022/11/10/moving-legal-goalposts-for-park-lands-grab-undermines-public-faith/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=InDaily%20Lunchtime%20%2010%20November%202022&utm_content=InDaily%20Lunchtime%20%2010%20November%202022+CID_53556df12badc25e4e4e17d4b46af8c2&utm_source=EDM&utm_term=READ%20MORE So...
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