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Your entitlement to claim for pain and suffering as a result of a motor vehicle accident explained
May 27, 2020
PART 1. Motor Vehicle Accident Claims: If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident which was not your fault, you may be able to claim for pain and suffering A claim for pain and suffering (non-economic loss) for the past and future can be made but only if certain criteria in the relevant […]
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Changes to South Australia's Land Tax regime is imminent
May 20, 2020
The South Australian government has introduced new land tax changes which are set to take effect from midnight 30 June 2020. Given South Australia has the highest land tax rate in Australia the reforms are aimed at making the land tax system fairer and make South Australia a more competitive place to do business. The […]
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Having a valid and up-to-date Will in place provides peace of mind
May 13, 2020
There is nothing like the threat of a coronavirus to give people pause to consider the importance of having a valid and up-to-date Will in place. A Will is a legal document that sets out your final wishes. In accordance with the Wills Act 1936 (SA) a valid Will is one that meets specific technical […]
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Beware! Fines now in place throughout South Australia in response to coronavirus restrictions
April 17, 2020
DISCLAIMER: (May 2021)  This article was originally written in April 2020 when the country was first dealing with the evolving impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). Since then, as a measure to minimise and stop community spread of COVID-19, federal and state government-imposed restrictions and lockdowns, have periodically been imposed and then relaxed depending on localised outbreaks. […]
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Child custody judgment expressed through a letter to a young person
April 3, 2020
Child custody judgments take into account a number of factors including the law, the welfare of the child and any supporting information such as parental/guardian statements and the findings of child psychology experts. A 2017 UK High Court decision brought down by The Hon. Mr Justice Peter Jackson illustrates the complexity of child custody disputes. […]
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Estate planning issues concerning a self-managed superannuation fund
March 18, 2020
Superannuation is likely to be one of your major assets/financial resources. If you have a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) it is important to consider who will control it if you become incapacitated or die. You also need to consider what arrangements are in place to ensure payment of your death benefit to your beneficiaries. Loss […]
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