MUTUAL WILLS & MIRROR WILLS – ANY DIFFERENCE?
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MUTUAL WILLS & MIRROR WILLS – ANY DIFFERENCE?

What is the difference between mutual wills and mirror wills? Many people are proactive when it comes to their estate planning matters, and make sure that they have a current and valid will which documents their intentions upon their passing. Couples who are in a relationship and who have children often choose to have their...

LOTTERY WIN…AND THEN HAVING TO SHARE IT WITH YOUR EX-SPOUSE
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LOTTERY WIN…AND THEN HAVING TO SHARE IT WITH YOUR EX-SPOUSE

A recent American case has made headlines with a Court determining that a man’s $30 million lottery win was to be split, and $15 million was to be paid to his ex-wife, despite the parties having been separated for over two years prior to his win. Although they had been separated for over two years,...

THE IMPORTANCE OF A CURRENT WILL
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THE IMPORTANCE OF A CURRENT WILL

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland has highlighted the importance of firstly, having a current will, and secondly, understanding the correct way to have your will updated if you change your mind about the contents of your will, including changes to any beneficiaries. THE CASE In this case, a gentleman ‘Mr M’...

THE END OF PAPER CERTIFICATES OF TITLE
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THE END OF PAPER CERTIFICATES OF TITLE

The paper certificate of title is the latest casualty in the slow shift towards become a paperless society thanks to the passing of the Land, explosives and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (‘OLAA’) last month. While this will likely be a positive change for those who deal with conveyancing matters regularly, it is a move...

SEEKING AN EXTENSION TO FILE AN UNFAIR DISMISSAL APPLICATION
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SEEKING AN EXTENSION TO FILE AN UNFAIR DISMISSAL APPLICATION

At Affinity Lawyers, we provide both employers and employees with legal advice in relation to many matters which fall under the general umbrella of ‘Employment Law’, such as employment agreements, employment contracts, unfair dismissals, general protections claims and more. Following on from our recent article in relation to Unfair Dismissal applications and the strict time...

INJUNCTION – WHAT IS AN INJUNCTION?
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INJUNCTION – WHAT IS AN INJUNCTION?

An injunction can be described as a court order by which one party is required to perform, or is restrained from performing, a particular act. An example is a breach of confidential information from an employer, such as a client list that is being used by a former employee to build a business in competition...

INTERNATIONAL WILLS
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INTERNATIONAL WILLS

As we become an increasingly globalised society, it is becoming more common for people’s Estates to include foreign assets.  If you have assets located overseas, whether it be real property (like a house or land) or personal property (such as bank accounts, vehicles, boats and household items), advice should be sought and careful consideration given...