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Big brands marched to the bench

Big brands marched to the bench
Finally, a watchdog with real bite chases makers of well-known products to court.
Creating a will without legal help?

Creating a will without legal help?
Arty wants to know if he can create a will without the help of a ...
‘Our bodies, our choice’: members

‘Our bodies, our choice’: members
Poll reveals massive support for voluntary assisted dying legislation.
Complete guide to estate planning

Complete guide to estate planning
Lawyer Rod Cunich explains what you need to know when sorting your affairs
Who enforces the law on cruises?

Who enforces the law on cruises?
Cruise ships are a place for relaxation, but what happens when things go awry?
Do I really need a will?

Do I really need a will?
Amy wants to know if she needs to make a will to have her wishes ...
Completing a health-care directive

Completing a health-care directive
Jim wants to know about the paperwork required to complete for his health-care directive.
How to dodge a parking fine

How to dodge a parking fine
Fighting a parking fine may not be a lost cause – if you follow this ...
Top five estate planning mistakes

Top five estate planning mistakes
Avoiding these top five estate planning mistakes could save a lot of hassle.
Pros and cons of being a guarantor

Pros and cons of being a guarantor
Legal expert Rod Cunich outlines the pros and cons of being a guarantor.
Man found guilty for 'liking' posts

Man found guilty for 'liking' posts
A Facebook user has been convicted of defamation for 'liking' a post.
Parents won’t have an EPOA

Parents won’t have an EPOA
What can Jane do about her parents’ refusal to have the correct legal paperwork?
Is it time to review your will?

Is it time to review your will?
Jack made his will several years ago and thinks it may be in need of ...
Sam Armytage has had enough

Sam Armytage has had enough
Stories about Sam Armytage have reached fever pitch, but really, enough is enough.
Tips for choosing a financial planner

Tips for choosing a financial planner
Choosing someone to be responsible for your financial plan is a big decision.
Surviving a separation

Surviving a separation
These 10 steps may give you the best chance of surviving separation.
Is a trust right for you?

Is a trust right for you?
Legal expert Rod Cunich explains how trusts work and who should use one.
Can your will be challenged?

Can your will be challenged?
We often read sensational stories about wills being challenged.
The right time to write a will

The right time to write a will
Writing a will never features highly on to-do lists but this could be a mistake.
Have I been disinherited?

Have I been disinherited?
Does Kate have any legal way of finding out if she has been disinherited?
ACCC fines Telstra

ACCC fines Telstra
Telstra has been fined $102,000 for a misleading iPhone 6 advertisement.
Law changes will damage privacy

Law changes will damage privacy
New anti-terror laws are expected to pass the senate before the end of the week. ...
Apple misleads customers

Apple misleads customers
The ACCC has found tech giant Apple to be in breach of Australia’s consumer laws.
20 most common estate-planning mistakes

20 most common estate-planning mistakes
It’s often the little things that bring you unstuck and your family into conflict.
What is a testamentary trust?

What is a testamentary trust?
Testamentary trusts are trusts created pursuant to your will once you pass away.
How can you provide for those who are vulnerable?

How can you provide for those who are vulnerable?
Address your unique considerations.
Take an estate planning self-assessment

Take an estate planning self-assessment
Slater & Gordon’s online estate planning self-assessment will assist you.
How sound is your decision making?

How sound is your decision making?
It’s not just loss of mental capacity due to the ageing process that you need ...
The must-ask estate planning questions…do you know the answers?

The must-ask estate planning questions…do you know the answers?
How well have you planned?
Planning to die, or lose your marbles this year?

Planning to die, or lose your marbles this year?
We don't find our own mortality something we can easily discuss with family.
Getting things in order - Power of Attorney

Getting things in order - Power of Attorney
Perhaps you offered to deal with a seemingly simple bureaucratic matter on behalf of ...
Where there’s a will…

Where there’s a will…
Whether you’re leaving your fortune to your grandchildren or the local cat shelter, making ...
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