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What to Do If You Suspect That a Will Maker May Have Been Unfairly Influenced

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Scarcely a month goes by without some news related to a potential breakthrough in the war against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. While this is good news to the people who are suffering or know somebody who has contracted one of these conditions, the fact remains that many elderly people do not have the necessary mental capacity to understand what is happening in their lives. This is particularly problematic when it comes to the creation of a last will and testament, especially as there are some elements of society who would wish to take advantage of the situation. Read More»

Two Tips for a Simple and Straightforward Divorce

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Getting divorced can be a trying experience, both from a financial and an emotional perspective. Here are two steps you can take to make this legal process as simple and straightforward as possible. Consider going to a mediator before the divorce proceedings begin Many couples who choose to get divorced find it incredibly difficult to communicate clearly and calmly with one another during this process. Their emotions, frustrations and fears for the future often result in them constantly arguing and getting fixated on petty matters. Read More»

3 Factors That Can Affect The Smooth Execution Of Your Will

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It is essential to make sure that you follow all the guidelines when making your will. This is because there are some mistakes that you can make which will affect the execution of your will. Below are various factors that can affect the execution of your will. Not being specific All the beneficiaries are usually very keen when a will is being read out. It would, therefore, be wrong to include vague information. Read More»

How Can You Be Sure That Your New Home Is Going to Be "Future Proof?"

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If you’re young and newlywed, you will hopefully have many years of joy ahead of you as you bring up a family and plan for the future. One of your first big tasks is going to be buying a home and you want to make sure that it is fit for the purpose, not just now but for a long time into the future as well. This is of course going to be one of the biggest decisions of your new lives together, but you’ve got many factors to take into account if you’re going to choose the right property, all things considered. Read More»

Reasons to Hire a Criminal Lawyer When You're Facing Criminal Charges

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When you are charged with a criminal law offence, you can never rule out the possibility of serving a jail sentence. Going to jail may mean leaving you job and not being able to go back to your family at the end of the day. For this reason, it is important to hire a criminal lawyer whenever you’re accused of a crime that could put you behind bars. A criminal lawyer can do a number of things to get you acquitted of the crime you’ve been accused of or to seek the most favourable sentence for you. Read More»

Performing an Annual Review of Your Will

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Because writing a will makes people think of the unthinkable, they tend to put it off. And then, once it is finally written and formalised, they’re glad to forget about it and put it behind them. Unfortunately, that’s not such a wise idea. While it’s a relief to get your will written and out of the way, you should still think about it from time to time. Hopefully, you’ll be around for many years after putting your initial will together, which means things can change considerably before it ever comes into effect. Read More»

Can You Pass Four Tests Before You Claim for Medical Negligence?

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The healthcare industry is undoubtedly controversial, as there is so much uncertainty involved in any medical procedure. It’s hardly surprising that things can go wrong and that people can feel aggrieved as a consequence. On a daily basis, this leads to a large number of new cases that claim medical negligence, and a number of different “tests” have been established in the legal system to determine how they are able to proceed. Read More»

Child Custody Battle: 3 Actions to Avoid

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If you are divorcing your partner and you have children, you could be facing a custody battle in the family court. You should first try to reach an informal agreement using mediation services, but if you are unable to reach a compromise, you will have no option but to go to a family court judge. The judge will assess a number of factors such as each parent’s income, the level of involvement each parent has in the child’s life and each parents character. Read More»

What Do You Need to Know before Applying to a Court for Divorce Proceedings?

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Often, two people may commit to being with each other “till death do they part,” but it’s a sad fact of life that things can change. For one reason or another, the marriage may break down irretrievably and it can be time to consider divorce, instead of a long life together. If you’re unfortunate enough to be in this situation, you will be trying to formalise the situation and wondering what to do. Read More»

3 legal defenses to drink driving charges

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Drink driving is a serious offense in Australia. If found guilty as charged, a motorist may end up paying hefty fines, having their driving licensed suspended or revoked or even face jail time. With the help of a drink driving lawyer, the defendant can mount a defense against a drink driving charge. Generally, state DUI laws vary and each DUI case has contrasting facts, therefore it makes sense to consult with a drink driving attorney. Read More»