Why do I need to have a Will?

Posted by PW Lawyers on 12 July 2024
Why do I need to have a Will?
Do I really need a Will? Why should I go through all the effort of thinking through my assets and deciding who gets what? Surely my family will be my beneficiaries, and they will be fair in distributing my assets? These might be some of the questions going through your mind if you are considering...
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How a Testamentary Trust Protects Your Children's Inheritance

Posted by PW Lawyers on 2 July 2024
How a Testamentary Trust Protects Your Children's Inheritance
A testamentary trust is a trust created by a valid Will and comes into existence after the Will-maker’s death. Instead of giving your assets directly, you appoint a trustee in your Will to manage and hold your assets for the benefit of your heirs, known as beneficiaries. Testamentary t...
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Why do I need an Advance Care Directive?

Posted by PW Lawyers on 12 June 2024
Why do I need an Advance Care Directive?
An Advance Care Directive applies in circumstances where a person is unable to make and communicate their own healthcare decisions due to incapacitation. Their loss of capacity could be caused by various medical conditions such as severe illness, injury, or cognitive decline resulting from condit...
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What do I need to know about Advance Care Directives?

Posted by PW Lawyers on 12 June 2024
What do I need to know about Advance Care Directives?
What is an Advance Care Directive? An Advance Care Directive, commonly known as a living will, is a document that outlines a person's wishes and directions regarding their future healthcare. It comes into effect only if a person's health deteriorates to an extent, they become unable to m...
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How can I protect my rights as a tenant?

Posted by PW Lawyers on 6 June 2024
How can I protect my rights as a tenant?
A recent New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) matter between a tenant, Pius Binder and their landlord, Sellmall Pty Ltd, ended with the tenant not only delaying the eviction notice that had been placed against him until July but also achieved a backdated rent reduction, gainin...
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