by Kate | Aug 14, 2023 | Wills, Wills and Estates
Three Simple Mistakes That Can Make Your Will Invalid Drafting a will and other estate documents such as a Power of Attorney are one of the most common encounters we have with clients via our Wills and Estates Team. At times, making an appointment to complete these...
by Kate | Aug 8, 2023 | Probate Process, Probate
Being appointed executor of an estate and needing to make an application for probate can be a very stressful time. Our specialist wills and estates team at Rafton Family Lawyers offer a free confidential initial consultation to discuss the process and assist with...
by Kate | Jul 6, 2023 | Family Law, Probate, Wills, Wills & Estates Probate, Wills and Estates
There could come a time in your life when you are no longer able to make sound decisions regarding your own health and well-being, as well as with respect to your finances. Such a circumstance could arise from the onset of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or a...
by Kate | Jun 13, 2023 | Buying & Selling Home, News, Property Law
From 1 July 2023, new changes are coming into effect with regards to the First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme. The annual property tax option (known as the First Home Buyer Choice) which was introduced by the Liberal government is being abandoned by the new Labor...
by Kate | Jun 8, 2023 | Family Law, Children’s Issues
Our family law team were recently successful in a Judgement by one of the Federal Circuit Court Judges to enable our client to move interstate with the children. In this matter we represented a mother who was seeking to move from the Sydney area to rural Victoria...