In many countries around the world, people do not have the right to provide how their assets will be distributed upon their death. We are lucky to have that right. In Australia we have the absolute freedom to say how our assets are to be distributed following our death. The law does not direct that [...]
When it comes to formalising Powers of Attorney, people often assume that one document can deal with financial, medical and lifestyle issues. This is incorrect. Each of these things can only be dealt with by an attorney appointed by a deed in the form specified in the relevant legislation. If you wish to appoint a [...]
Relocation is an issue that you may face in your family law matter. Where there are no Court Orders in place, there is no legal reason why a parent cannot relocate with the children. However, it is important to be aware that the other parent may make an Urgent Application to the Court to try [...]
Better Subpoenas (Part Two) This is the second article in which Suzanna Sheed and Alexander Sheed-Finck of SMR Legal explore the use of subpoenas in the family law context. Suzanna is a Family Law Specialist and has acted as an Independent Children's Lawyer for many years. Subpoenas are an important part of the toolbox of [...]
We have seen an increase in clients who are part of family farming businesses where a dispute has arisen in circumstances where there is no written record of the clients’ understandings or expectations. The types of disputes we are seeing are the common family break ups and conflicts caused, for example, by: 1. the separation [...]
Separation is an upsetting and difficult experience. However, separating from your partner doesn't need to be characterised by conflict. You and your former partner may be able to reach agreement about the important issues, which include: the care of children; and how real estate, superannuation, money and other belongings will be divided. The benefits of [...]
This is the first of two articles in which Suzanna Sheed and Alexander Sheed-Finck of SMR Legal explore the use of better subpoenas in the family law context. This month is part one; an introduction to family law subpoenas. Next month; tips for practitioners issuing subpoenas and some common bodies they may want to consider [...]
Your duties and responsibilities when appointed executor of a Will are as follows: Ascertain the whereabouts of the deceased’s last Will i.e. ensure that you are acting upon the deceased’s latest Will and not a Will which has been superseded. Identify the assets and liabilities of the deceased at the date of death and those [...]
Your Local Shepparton Lawyers at SMR Legal Announcement in the Shepparton News about the formation of SMR Legal in July 2011. We've come a long way in the 12 plus years since our founding. Although a few faces have changed, the majority of the original team remain with us and we of course continue [...]
