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September 27, 2013 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Estate Disputes and Contesting a Will in NSW

On the presumption that every person has testamentary capacity, the law in Australia recognises that you have the right or freedom to deal with your assets or property as you see fit. While people may disagree with the terms or... [Read More...]

September 20, 2013 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Pitfalls of Will Kits

Making a valid Will is the only way you can ensure your assets will be distributed according to your wishes when you die. Studies have shown that at least 40% of Australians do not have a valid Will - do you?... [Read More...]

September 13, 2013 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Debt Recovery under $10,000 – Small Claims Division

In recent years the Small Claims Division of the Local Court has been established and has jurisdiction to hear and determine actions for the recovery of any debt, demand or damage (whether liquidated or unliquidated) up to an amount of... [Read More...]

September 6, 2013 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Planning to Do Business? Legal preparation is crucial!

Many individuals rush into business with great ideas and full of enthusiasm wanting to use those ideas to commence their business sooner rather than later. Often, those businesses involve numerous people and large sums of money! However, many of those... [Read More...]

August 30, 2013 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Tax-free Child Support Payments

Raising children is an expensive business and more so if the parents are separated. Most maintenance (child support) is paid with after tax dollars. The highest marginal rate is 46.5%. If you are on that rate, then you need to... [Read More...]