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There has been consumer protection from unfair contract terms in relation to standard terms contracts for around a decade, and similar protection for small businesses for around 4 years.  The Federal Government has now announced that it intends to make changes to the laws concerning unfair contract terms to beef up their operation in a […]

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: International Wills There are many Australians – or people living in Australia – who have assets or business interests overseas. What may appear to be a relatively simple move from the United Kingdom to Australia, or even a nonchalant purchase of vehicles or real estate in France could […]

What if I die with no Will? Well, practically speaking, you won’t be around to worry about it, however if you die without a Will it can leave problems for those left behind.  In Queensland, the distribution of estates where there is no Will (called “intestacy”) is dealt with under the Succession Act and depends […]

The forms for both enduring powers of attorney and advance health directives change effective 30 November 2020. Until that date the forms current as at 30 September 2020 should continue to be used. Powers of attorney correctly made before 30 November 2020 will continue to be valid on and after that date. Advanced Health directives […]