Family Law and separation certificates
A common question we get from clients is about a “separation certificate”. We are not sure how this concept or notion has entered into the public arena. Read More
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When are you a dependant? Differences under the tax and superannuation laws
These days, many working people accumulate superannuation throughout their working lives. Upon their death, a deceased person’s superannuation death benefits (if any) will be left to one or more beneficiaries, who are typically ‘dependants’ of the person. Read More
Does my builder have to have insurance?
The Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (“the Act”) states that a builder must not perform building work unless a policy of insurance is in force in relation to that work AND in the case of domestic building work, the builder has provided to the owner a certificate that evidences the taking out of that policy of insurance and complies with the requirements of the regulations. Read More
Separated from your de facto? Can you claim against their property?
De facto relationships and property settlement is a poorly understood area of the law and one in which many people would get value from a better understanding. The difficulty probably arises from the fact that there was a change to this area of law in South Australia in 2010 which changed the time required to live together before you can make a claim. Read More
Asbestos Awareness Week. A time to reflect
Asbestos Awareness Week is an annual event that has been held since 2011. It is organised by the South Australian State Government (through SafeWork SA) as well as asbestos victims’ groups who work tirelessly to support victims of asbestos-related disease and their families. Read More
What is probate?
When a person dies, the assets that they have accumulated over their lives (called “their estate”) need to be dealt with. That is usually done under a Will, which sets out what is to happen to those assets. Read More
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To caveat or not to caveat 26 February 2020 -
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Am I eligible to receive payments from my superannuation policy if I suffer a temporary injury or illness? 11 February 2020