Tips To Avoid Having a Contested Estate

Over the ears, probate litigation has started becoming commonplace. This is due to a myriad of reasons ranging from complex familial relationships, changes in the economy, consecutive multiple marriages and more. Thus, numerous contested estates are being taken into probate court. If you would like to avoid this with your own will, you could consider a few things. Select the most appropriate executor A common misconception people make is that the executor of your will should be based on how much you care for the person. Read More 

Helping The Refugees: What You Can Do To Support Arriving Immigrants

As Australia considers taking in refugees as part of the Syrian refugee crisis, you may be wondering how you can help these families once they arrive in Australia. Relocation to a new country is a tough time for anyone, but fleeing a homeland because of war means that these families are having to start all over again with nothing. Keep these two thoughts in mind while you are considering what you can do to help. Read More 

Benefits of Hiring a Family Law Firm during a Divorce

Having to go through a divorce can prove to be both emotionally frustrating as well as draining. Although some divorces do pan out without much incidence, others end up being brutal. Enlisting the services of a family law firm is part of taking measures to ensure that the torrent of emotions that are involved during these proceedings are tempered. In addition, the lawyer handling your case should be able to facilitate collaboration between you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse both in and out of court. Read More 

3 Steps You Can Take If You Are Harassed on Social Media

You may have at one time been bullied or harassed on social media or you may know someone who has undergone cyber bullying. Many victims do not know what to do when that happens so they suffer silently through that ill-treatment. Do not be one of those passive people. Read on and find out three steps you can take as soon as anyone harasses or bullies you on social media: Read More 

An Overview Of Probate

The term probate refers to a legal undertaking of demonstrating the authenticity of the last will of a deceased person and registering the same with the supreme court of Australia. The procedure is conducted by an executor who is picked to manage the estate of the deceased, dispose any assets and settle outstanding debts. To carry out this process the executor must obtain legal authorization from the Supreme Court called grant of probate: Read More