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How to write a will in Australia

It’s not fair! Fairness in will making

Estate Planning

When making a will, should you be “fair”? Should you treat your children equally? Will this minimise disputes? Fairness in inheritance law is a peculiar…

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Institutional abuse law

National Redress Scheme FAQ

Compensation Law

It may be surprising to some, but prior to the commencement of the National Redress Scheme, there were some 80 different Inquiries into Child Welfare…

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Executors duties in will

Additional provision ordered for daughter and former wife

Will disputes

In the matter of Stockwell v Beaumont; O’Donnell v Beaumont [2019] NSWSC 1811 the Supreme Court of New South Wales allowed a claim by the…

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Drafting a Will with Turner Freeman Lawyers

Can an ex-spouse contest an estate?

Will disputes

The Succession Act 1981 (Qld) (the Succession Act) provides how deceased estates are administered in Queensland. If someone has been unfairly left out of a…

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Asbestos related diseases information morning tea in Toowoomba

Toowoomba morning tea

In the Community

Importance of ‘date last worked’ on an insurance claim form.

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Motor vehicle accident injuries

CTP Fault Disputes in the Dispute Resolution Service

Compensation Law

Under the new CTP scheme which commenced on 1 December 2017, claimants are entitled to statutory benefits for at least six months, regardless of whether…

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Importance of legal advice

Understanding legal speak

General Law

Dealing with lawyers can be daunting. Those in the industry use words and phrases that do not necessarily crossover into mainstream language. We have compiled…

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medical expenses from a workplace injury

Is it ever too late to lodge a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claim?

Superannuation

Is it ever too late to lodge a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claim? Are there any time limits? This is a question we often…

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Silicosis Support Network

Silicosis Support Network Mentor

Compensation Law

What is the Silicosis Support Network? The Silicosis Support Network was established in response to the emerging trend of new cases of silicosis, a preventable occupational lung…

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employee injured on crutches

NSW workplace leave entitlements and workers compensation

Workplace Rights

We receive enquiries from injured workers about whether their leave entitlements will be affected by workers compensation payments. We also receive enquiries about whether workers…

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Institutional abuse law

Compensatory options for survivors of childhood abuse

Institutional Abuse

There has been significant legal change in recent years affording survivors of childhood abuse the right to pursue compensation for the harm they have suffered….

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Buying a house and contracts

What is eConveyancing?

Property Law

The legal process of buying and selling property is known as conveyancing. Conveyancing transactions are now being completed digitally. eConveyancing: what it means for you…

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