What is an Advanced Health Directive?

Apr 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

Apr 2, 2012

As is often the case with poorly drafted wills, the Court is left to make an order as to the intention...

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Time Wounds All Heals

Mar 29, 2012

It is generally accepted that the grieving cycle of denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance is the common emotional experience which...

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Change of name after separation

Mar 29, 2012

After the breakdown of a relationship people often wish to revert to a surname used before marriage and/or adopt a new...

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Claiming land for free

Mar 29, 2012

Festooned about any public thoroughfare or meeting place at this time of year is a colourful array of sign-on advertisements for...

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Caring for Orphans

Mar 29, 2012

One of the greatest concerns for parents, when it comes time to make a Will, is to ensure that their infant...

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Motor Vehicle Accidents

Mar 29, 2012

What are you rights and obligations? Being involved in a motor vehicle accident whether it is as a passenger, a driver...

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