What action can a child take against a parent’s estate?
Under Section 117 of the Succession Act 1965, a child who feels, that they have not been properly provided for by the estate of their late parent, may bring an ...
Basic farm entitlements and your will
If you are a farmer and own land, it is important that you consider the basic payment entitlements from the Department of Agricultural when making your Will. What you ...
Enduring Power of Attorney
‘Peace of mind… If you become incapable of managing your own affairs’ What is an Enduring Power of Attorney and why would I need one? An Enduring Power ...
Intestacy
What happens to my estate if I die without a Will? If you die without making a Will, you are said to die intestate. In those circumstances, your estate (money, ...
Have you had a workplace accident?
Injuries sustained in the workplace are a common occurrence. You are entitled to make a claim for compensation for genuine injuries sustained in the workplace. There are various types ...
Buying second hand property – should I obtain a structural survey?
The principal of caveat emptor is an important Latin phrase for “let the buyer beware” the premise of this principal is that the purchaser buys at it his own ...
Diverticulitis and medical negligence
What is diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a condition caused by the inner lining of the colon bulging out through weaknesses in the bowel wall to form permanent, small spherical pea ...
Does failure to diagnose appendicitis constitute medical negligence?
Failure to diagnose appendicitis is very common, an appendicitis presentation does have similar symptoms as other minor conditions such as pain in the lower right abdomen, nausea and vomiting. ...
When is medical treatment deemed negligent?
In order to bring a medical negligence claim the Plaintiff must be able to prove that the medical practitioner who treated the Plaintiff failed to exercise due skill and ...
What compensation is payable for medical negligence?
Each and every medical negligence case is complex to say the least. At the outset it is impossible to determine the value of any persons case until detailed expert ...