What is an Advanced Health Directive?
- April 5, 2012
As the name suggests an Advanced Health Directive is a document which contains instructions about the specific health treatments that the document maker wishes to have performed or withheld in the event that that person requires medical treatment but is not able to communicate his or her specific wishes at that time. Under a standard…
Wills and the rules of construction – Gifts of Property
- April 2, 2012
As is often the case with poorly drafted wills, the Court is left to make an order as to the intention of the testator in circumstances where the testator is no longer able to give evidence. As a result, the Court has over the years developed various rules that are used in the construction of…
Time Wounds All Heals
- March 29, 2012
It is generally accepted that the grieving cycle of denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance is the common emotional experience which follows the breakdown of a relationship. Whilst for some, the grieving has been done “on the inside” for many years before informing the other partner about ending the relationship, for others, this news can…
Change of name after separation
- March 29, 2012
After the breakdown of a relationship people often wish to revert to a surname used before marriage and/or adopt a new surname on formation of a new relationship. In this situation questions also arise about whether children to a previous relationship can or should change their names to accord with the change of name after…
Claiming land for free
- March 29, 2012
Festooned about any public thoroughfare or meeting place at this time of year is a colourful array of sign-on advertisements for Soccer, Rugby Union, League and AFL sporting clubs. Each code claims their sport to be “football” but which one actually owns the name? Turns out all of them do. Union evolved when a student…
Caring for Orphans
- March 29, 2012
One of the greatest concerns for parents, when it comes time to make a Will, is to ensure that their infant children are properly looked after in the event of an untimely death. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions and the answers on the topic: Where will the children live? The Will…
Motor Vehicle Accidents
- March 29, 2012
What are you rights and obligations? Being involved in a motor vehicle accident whether it is as a passenger, a driver or a pedestrian is a traumatic event. Commonly, when involved in an accident, you can experience sudden shock, fear, anxiety and pain if you are injured. It is important that you try and stay…
Nudgee College
- January 26, 2012
Throughout 2012, the year 5-9 of students at Nudgee College will be undertaking constant fundraising designed to raise moneys for the financial support, development and resourcing of schools in Kabankalan, Philippines. Unlike so many places in this amazing country, the people of Kabankalan struggled to achieve the basic necessities of food, clean water and education…
North Lakes Christmas Carrols
- December 26, 2011
Our firm is delighted again to come on board with this fantastic event as sponsor for the third year running. We sponsored this event in 2009 and 2010. Rain has unfortunately been a factor in both years but all up a wonderful community event with lots of terrific Christmas cheer and North Lakes spirit.
Mock Interviewers
- November 26, 2011
We are pleased yet again to make staff from our office available to act as mock interviewers in respect of job applicants from the Grace College year 10 students. This will be our third year participating in the program. This year the interviews were for a mock paralegal position and we were delighted to work…