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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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Giving evidence in a court of law is a serious undertaking. Here are the key considerations.
May 14, 2021
If you have received a summons or subpoena to appear as a witness in a criminal or civil trial, then you are required to attend court. If you do not attend court at the listed date and time and without a reasonable excuse, then you may be charged with contempt of court or a warrant […]
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Common questions about Wills and other estate planning documents answered
May 4, 2021
Wills are legal documents that name the people you want to receive property, possessions and assets that you own at the date of your death – these people are known as your beneficiaries. Wills are the only way you can ensure your assets are distributed in the way you intended after you pass away. Therefore, […]
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Dying intestate can cause headache and heartache for your grieving loved ones.
April 23, 2021
High-profile legal proceedings currently before the Supreme Court, demonstrates how important it is to have a valid Will in place. The matter involves millions of dollars in assets which belonged to businessman Hongtao Liu. Mr Liu died without a Will. This has created conflict between his wife Ms Xianting Kong and his mother Ms Junying […]
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If your de facto relationship has recently ended, you may need to consider a property settlement and child custody arrangements.
April 9, 2021
My de facto relationship of two years has ended. Is my ex now entitled to half my assets and joint custody of our young child? For your partner to make a claim against your assets, he/she must first establish that you were in a de facto relationship.  The Family Law Act 1975 sets out 3 […]
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Tax obligations relating to superannuation death benefits should be considered when making your nominations
March 29, 2021
When it comes to super death benefits there are two overarching areas of law which affect beneficiaries – superannuation law which sets out who a death benefit is payable to, and taxation law which sets out how the death benefit will be taxed. Your super fund can pay a death benefit to two types of […]
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