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Carolyn’s concern for her mother
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Children - Legal Matters
Children are frequently in permament care through informal arrangements with relatives rather than through legal processes. Wirhout a legal relationship a natural parent can at any time resume custody of the child. Also, those caring for the child may lack the authority to make decisions for the child in ...
ASIC’s Investments Test
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has warned that many heavily advertised fixed interest investments should be thoroughly researched before consumers buy into them. ASIC’s three-point test can help you keep a cool head when the temptation of attractive returns is dangled before your ...
Blacklisted investments
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Free legal advice
When faced with a legal problem, many people are dissuaded from consulting a lawyer due to the cost involved. Community Legal Centres can provide assistance free. If you’re unsure about any legal matter, your local Community Legal Centre can advise what your legal position is and ...
Difference between Enduring Power of Attorney and Power of Attorney
Should you become incapacitated, having a provision for your financial and medical matters to be delay with makes sense. YOURLifeChoices subscriber, Eileen, would like to know the different Powers of Attorney available and what they mean. Q. Eileen I was wondering ...
Centrelink asset classes
YOURLifeChoices subscriber Maureen is contemplating a move to over 50s accommodation but is concerned about how Centrelink will view this asset. Q. Maureen I am a little confused in regards to what Centrelink classes as an asset etc. ...