Should I make a Will?
So, you were told by your mate at a BBQ that that you should have a will. But you are young and in good health. Perhaps you have not yet accrued savings to speak of, or you have are still single with no kids. Do you really need one? Well, let us first dispel one myth: […]
Do you need a lawyer?
At some stage in our lives, most of us will have a legal issue or problem. This may be through buying or selling property, starting or ending a business or relationship, or organising a will or administering an estate. In these and other situations, you may need to consult a lawyer for legal advice or […]
Government announces end to 457 visa programme
So, there is a flurry of activity and concern regarding the changes to the popular 457 visa programme. On 19 April 2017, the Government announced that the 457 visa will be abolished … from March 2018 … and will be replaced by a new TSS visa which will comprise the Short-Term (2 years) and Medium-Term […]
Power of Guardianship and Medical Power of Attorney
Changes to the Consent Act and what this means for you! Most of us will have heard the term “Power of Guardianship”. This is where we are able to appoint a trusted person to act for us and make decisions on our behalf when our own decision-making capacity is impaired (for example, through age or […]
Do I really need a Will?
So, you were told by your mate at a BBQ that that you should have a will. But you are young and in good health. Perhaps you have not yet accrued savings to speak of, or you have are still single with no kids. Do you really need one? Well, let us first dispel one myth: […]