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Category Archives: Wills, Estates & Power of Attorney’s
End of Financial Year
Burke Elphick & Mead would like to wish our clients and colleagues all the very best for the end of financial year. We hope the year was prosperous for you and may the next 12 months bring new and exciting … Continue reading
Can I legally leave my child out of a will?
There is no legal requirement to leave a bequest to any person in particular when preparing a Will. However, in New South Wales there is legislation in place that allows “eligible persons” to whom the deceased owes a “moral … Continue reading
Mistress Laws Give Some Lovers the Same Rights as De facto Partners
The following article was reported online at ninemsn on Sunday, 22 May 2011. It concerned the recent Family Court decision of Jonah v White [2011] FamCA 221. The case explores the existence of a de facto relationship when one of … Continue reading
Protecting Your Financial Position and Funding Your Litigation in Family Law Property Matters
More often than not in a Family Law Property matter there is one party which has greater control over the assets of the parties than the other. For the party that does not have control over the assets the often … Continue reading
The Powers of the Family Court in De Facto Property Cases – Know Where You Stand
Parties in de facto relationships that ended after 1 March 2009 now fall under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth Family Law Act ('the Act') with regard to their property settlement matters. Whilst the operation of the Act has been in place … Continue reading
Welcome to Andrew Fletcher – Commercial Lawyer
We are pleased to welcome Andrew Fletcher, solicitor, to the Commercial Law Team of Burke Elphick & Mead Lawyers. Andrew's experience in the Newcastle and Hunter region has seen him build a rapport with local clients and businesses. His areas … Continue reading
Burke Elphick & Mead Lawyers are now utilising the Facebook facility to pass on information to our clients. The Facebook page will be used to provide information on some of the more interesting or lesser known facts of our legal … Continue reading
Good Will Week—12 to 18 September 2010
With Good Will Week almost upon us (12 to 18 September 2010), it is time to consider whether you have in place a valid Will. A survey undertaken in June 2010 by Newspoll revealed that about 45% of adults in … Continue reading
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Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian
What is a Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian and Why do I need one? Suppose you are in an accident or become very ill. Suppose that as a consequence you are left in a coma or incapacitated. Who will … Continue reading
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