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Did You Know Your Parent Can Contest Your Estate?

When thinking about your Will and who you will provide for, often people do not make provisions for their parents. In Western Australia, there are...

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Bad contracts and how to avoid them

People all over the world enter into contracts every day. Contracts can come in many forms – they can be written, verbal, or even a...

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Why you shouldn’t talk about custody and care percentages

Although you may see such terms as “custody” or “care percentages” commonly used on television or in social media, it is better to avoid referring...

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Signed, sealed, delivered…thumbs up emoji creates a binding contract?

With advances in technology and the commonality of using electronic means to sign and execute documents, it is no surprise that we are now seeing...

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Why does my ex want to get the Family Court involved when we already have an agreement?

Whilst the Family Court of Western Australia (“the Family Court”) is often the arena of choice for sparring spouses, the Family Court also holds a...

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Safeguarding Against Elder Abuse: what can I do to protect myself or others?

Elder abuse is a pressing concern in Western Australia, as it is in many parts of the world. It is estimated that around 1 in...

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Navigating the DIY Will Danger Zone: Protecting Your Estate’s Future

Traditionally DIY Wills have been offered through outlets such as post offices, offering a standard template for individuals to fill in as their Will. However,...

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A Succession Lesson in Negotiations

The Season Four opener of the HBO series Succession serves as a timely reminder on some key mistakes that can be made in negotiations. The...

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Should Children Have More of a Voice in the Family Court?

The UN General Assembly adopted a Convention on the Rights of the Child on 20 November 1989. Australia ratified the Convention in 1989. One area...

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Big changes in land titles occur on 7 August 2023

A certificate of title is an official legal document that provides evidence of land ownership. It includes a description of the land, the name of...

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How to protect a deceased estate interest for a vulnerable beneficiary

The process of drafting a Will is an important legal task that allows individuals to distribute their assets to their chosen beneficiaries. While wills primarily...

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What is Coercive Control?

Reports of family and domestic violence are increasing in Western Australia in recent years. The Western Police Force Crime Statistics show that over a 5-year...

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