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Avoid Costly Mistakes with Homemade Wills

It can seem quite tempting to save a few dollars on legal fees by preparing your own will, however a will is a very important document that needs to be prepared in a legal manner that ensures your wishes are very clear as to what happens to your estate at the time of your passing.

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What is the time frame to pursue money owed?

In WA, unless the debt follows a court judgement you have 6 years, otherwise under judgement the period is 12 years. Seek legal advice to recover debts if other avenues have failed.

Who has an obligation to pay child support?

Under the law; both parents have a duty to support their children financially, whether they are biological (birth) or adoptive parents, same-sex or otherwise.

I work with a friend, should we have a business contract?

When you started out, it most likely was with the intention that business would not change the friendship, but overtime people’s circumstances change and disputes over small things that weren’t foreseen can escalate and ruin the friendship and the business. The best way to ensure clarity for all parties is to have a contract.

How to avoid a challenge to your Will

Make sure the Will is properly executed, be tested for competency by your solicitor when making the Will to verify sound mind, avoid undue influence from inheritors by removing them from the process and discussion, consider a no-content clause and make a video recording of the Will signing to avoid unnecessary dispute.

If I don't pay a fine what can happen?

If you don't pay your fine within the prescribed time, usually 28 days, your fine will be registered with the Fines Enforcement Registry. This can lead to an enforceable licence suspension order, an enforcement warrant to sell or wheel clamp your vehicle, an unpaid community work order, even spending time in prison.