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Post-Cyclone Alfred: 10 Key Essentials to Remember

With Cyclone Alfred heading our way, here’s a friendly reminder to stay safe, sure your legal documents and some additional resources to refer to if you need them over the coming days.

Police wanding laws will be made permanent in Queensland this year as part of the Making Queensland Safer Laws.

The compensation claim process can feel paralyzingly complex at the outset, but this article seeks to assist in clarifying it. It will put a spotlight on the ‘unknown unknowns’ of taking legal action and help to make the necessary steps clear.

When a loved one passes away, the process of managing their estate can be overwhelming, especially when you are dealing with legal and financial matters. One of the most common terms you will hear in this context is ‘“probate’”. But what exactly is probate and why is it necessary?

What is a Statutory Declaration? A statutory declaration is a type of legal document that sets our facts that you declare to be true and accurate. It can be used for many purposes and can be requested by a person, organisation or government agency.

Imagine this: you've put in the effort to create a will, thinking you're all set. But life has a way of throwing curveballs—marriages, divorces, new children, and even changes in your financial situation. Have you thought about how these changes affect your will? If you haven't revisited your will recently, it might be time to do so.

Young adults should consider their estate planning options as it can prevent the legal and emotional turmoil that often accompanies intestate succession.

Queensland police officers regularly patrol and crack down on the dangerous operation of personal mobility devices such as e-scooters and bikes, which can attract fines up to $1209.