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Losing demerit points due to driver distraction can put you at risk of losing your drivers licence. Here are your options.
September 11, 2020
Driver distraction is a major contributor to deaths and serious injury on SA roads. In an Australian Road Safety Foundation survey, a whopping 79 per cent of Australian motorists admitted to general risky behaviour. SA police figures show that between 2015 and 2019 43 per cent of fatalities and 48 per cent of serious injuries […]
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It's all in the planning if you are a business owner looking towards retirement
August 26, 2020
Understandably, business owners are often so busy focusing on the day-to-day operations that little thought is given to the future of the business should a key person no longer be involved due to death, illness or retirement. Proper succession planning should mean the business value is maximised, the current owners are able to exit successfully, […]
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Obtaining a Grant of Probate for the administration of a deceased estate explained
August 18, 2020
When a loved one dies their estate needs to be attended to. Locating the deceased person’s Will and obtaining a Grant of Probate is the first step in this process. The appointed executor of the Will is required to make an application in the Supreme Court for the Grant. A Grant of Probate is a […]
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An Advance Care Directive ensures you remain in control of your healthcare needs
August 6, 2020
Advance Care Directives have replaced Enduring Powers of Guardianship, Medical Powers of Attorney and Anticipatory Directions. While your Enduring Power of Guardianship may still be valid, an Advance Care Directive allows you to set out in detail your wishes regarding future healthcare and lifestyle decisions, such as preferred living arrangements. It also enables you to […]
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Having a Power of Attorney in place is just as important as your Will
July 23, 2020
There is a common misconception that the Executor of your Will can make decisions for you while you are alive however, this is not the case. A Power of Attorney document is just as important as your Will. It allows you to appoint someone to act on your behalf for legal and financial matters while you […]
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If you are buying or selling property you need to be aware of the importance of a Form 1
June 25, 2020
An integral part of selling a property, whether by private treaty or auction, is the statutory provision of a document called a Form 1 by the vendor to the purchaser. A Form 1 is a disclosure statement which contains certain details relating to the property being sold and must take the form set out in […]
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