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How to avoid problems with Executors in the administration of deceased estates
July 21, 2021
An Executor is the person who administers your estate and ensures that your wishes are upheld after your death. Duties include the collection of the deceased’s assets, payment of outstanding debts, management of the deceased’s tax affairs and distribution of the estate to beneficiaries. The Executor is usually appointed in your Will. If no executor […]
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EXCITING NEWS! - Our Gawler office has a new home
July 19, 2021
Scammell & Co is delighted to announce the relocation of our GAWLER office. . As of Monday the 19th of July, you will find us at: . 27 Adelaide Road (corner of Sixth street), Gawler South. . Open 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday . T: (08) 8522 7160 E: gawler@scammell.com.au . Over […]
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A Family Provision Claim may resolve a dispute over a Will or deceased estate
July 8, 2021
Shock, hurt and anger are some of the emotions that may be felt by someone whose only remaining parent recently died, and the child of the deceased learns that they have been deliberately left out of their parent's Will. If this happens, there may be a course of action available to you. Here's what's involved. […]
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Getting a fair trial in criminal law proceedings is a fundamental right under Australia's common law system
June 18, 2021
In Australia, the right to a fair and public criminal trial is a guaranteed right to all parties. Fair trial and fair hearing rights include: That all persons are equal before courts; and The right to a fair and public hearing before a competent, independent, and impartial court established by law. Australia is committed to […]
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Wanting to make an injury compensation claim? Scammell & Co offers “No Win – No Fee” arrangements. Here's how it works.
June 7, 2021
No Win – No Fee arrangements are offered by lawyers as a legitimate and commonplace means for clients to access justice, particularly in cases where the insurer’s immediate response is to reject the claim.  No Win – No Fee arrangements are most common in litigation matters, especially personal injury claims. Such claims might result from […]
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Drug-driving offences are on the rise and so too are the penalties. Here's what you need to know.
May 20, 2021
Latest SA Police figures indicate that improved drug testing processes have led to more drug-driving detections than ever before. In 2020, drug-driving detections totalled 5,500, compared to 2,284 in 2011. By comparison, drink-driving offences have fallen, with the number of drivers caught with a blood-alcohol reading above the 0.05 limit down by 56 per cent, […]
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