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20/06/2022

So, you're thinking of buying a property?

You don't know where to start? Here's a simplified guide: https://alsarraylawyers.com.au/thinking-of-buying-a-property-here-are-some-key-issues-to-consider/

28/05/2021

Passing away without a will has proven to be quite common in Australia. But what happens if a loved one passes away without a will? In a recent study conducted by ASIC, research indicates that almost half of the population have not written a will nor anything with testamentary intentions. This is a worrying factor for families and loved ones, as it may lead them to believe that they are not entitled to the estate or any assets.

Read more:

What happens if a loved one passes away without a Will? Who inherits if no will. No will can you contest. When no will is left.

25/04/2021

What happens if a loved one passes away leaving a will?

The legal procedures that cultivate how a deceased person’s estate and assets are distributed by an executor of a will to the beneficiaries is often perceived as a complex process. Upon the understanding of Wills and Estate Planning; The Probate Process demonstrates a substantial role when dealing with an application for the beneficiaries of the will to inherit the assets.

In this article, we set out the steps required to be undertaken by an executor in order to deal with the estate of the decreased.

For more information, visit our article here: https://alsarraylawyers.com.au/what-happens-if-a-loved-one-passes-away-leaving-a-will/
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Applying for a probate if there is a will available: The legal procedures that cultivate how a deceased person’s estate and assets are distributed by an executor of a will to the beneficiaries is often perceived as a complex process. Upon the understanding of Wills and Estate Planning; The Probate...

14/04/2021

Can a Will be challenged by a relative, family member, spouse, former spouse or a dependent?

The simple answer is: yes.

Despite what the Will says, an eligible person can challenge the validity, or enforceability, of a Will if they are left out from it.

For more information, please read the following post: https://alsarraylawyers.com.au/contesting-a-will-and-family-provision-application/


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03/04/2021

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29/03/2021

Solicitors are sounding the alarm on dodgy and unenforceable Wills

Solicitors are urging clients to revisit their wills following an increase in Wills preparation during the pandemic that is deemed to be unenforceable.

The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused a wave of panic estate planning, with many Australians rushing through the process of Wills preparation. This, unfortunately, resulted in Wills not meeting the mandatory requirements in order to be deemed valid.

We are urging those who hurried to draft a Will during the pandemic to revisit their Wills. Such missed requirements include the requirements for independent witnesses, establishing capacity of the testator, and properly capturing the intentions of the testator.

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07/03/2021

A guide to having a baby, taking leave and returning to work:

It is against the law to discriminate against someone because they are pregnant, or potentially pregnant.

This occurs when someone is treated less favourably than another person because they are pregnant or potentially pregnant. That is, for example, transferring the employee to another job, being overlooked for a promotion, or dismissed.

Under the National Employment Standards in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), all employees that have worked for their employer for at least 12 months before the date or expected date of birth or adoption and have or will have responsibility for the care of a child are entitled to up to 12 months of (unpaid) parental leave.

Employees may be eligible for 18 weeks of government-paid parental leave under the Australian Government Parental Leave Pay Scheme.

An employee who has been on unpaid parental leave is entitled to return to the position they had prior to taking leave. If an employee’s position no longer exists, the employee is entitled to return to an available position for which they are qualified and suited nearest in status and pay to the position they had prior to taking leave.

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