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What Is Estate Planning?
Key Benefits of Estate Planning Estate Planning Solicitors Penrith, Richmond, Hawkesbury, Glenmore Park Estate planning is a process of preparing important documents that will assist with your administration of your estate in the event that you pass and with issues...
The Top 3 Mistakes When Drafting Your Will
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...
Free Consultation To Apply For Probate Or Letters Of Administration
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...
What Is Power Of Attorney And Enduring Guardianship?
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...
Property Update for First Home Buyers
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...
SUCCESSFUL RELOCATION APPLICATION TO MOVE INTERSTATE
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...
CASE UPDATE WILLS AND ESTATES
Rafton Family Lawyers successful in arguing for release of the deceased body from the coroner. Kyle McCabe, our senior solicitor and head of our Wills and Estates Team, has recently been successful in an application to the Supreme Court. In this particular case,...
My Loved One Died Without A Will. What Should I Do Next?
When a loved one passes away, they should ideally have a clear and recently updated will that sets out exactly how their estate should be divided up. However, as wills and estates law experts, we sadly often have to help the bereaved deal with the complexities...
WHAT DOES A WILLS AND ESTATES LAWYER DO?
WILLS AND ESTATES LAWYER PENRITH/WILLS AND ESTATES LAWYER RICHMOND/WILLS AND ESTATES LAWYER PARRAMATTA/WILLS AND ESTATES LAWYER/HAWKESBURY Rafton Family Lawyers is a team of lawyers who can assist you with any wills and estates matter. Headed by our team leader...
I’ve Been Appointed Executor Of A Will. What Happens Now?
When a loved one passes away, one of the unpleasant but necessary tasks that falls to the bereaved is to carry out their wishes as laid out in their will. Typically, a person’s will would name a trusted person to be the executor thereof, tasking them with ensuring...
Single Parent First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme
Rafton Family Lawyers are able to assist with the purchase of new homes and are very pleased to update in relation to the New South Wales Governments Shared Equity Buyer Scheme. The Buyer Scheme has been set up by the Government to assist certain class of persons...
Can I Challenge A Will If I’m Not Happy With It?
When a person passes away, you might reasonably expect their estate to be divided up a certain way, only to find out to your surprise and dismay that their will goes against what you believe to be fair or just. Such an occurrence is more common than you might...
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Rafton Conveyancing - Your Experts in Property
Whether you are buying or selling your first home, an investment property or a block of land, having an experienced legal team on hand to guide you through the process and ensure your transaction runs smoothly is critical. That’s where Rafton Conveyancying can help.
Rafton Arbitration & Mediation Brochure
Ensure that your clients are given the best possible opportunity to exit the Court process with a professional and efficient resolution to their family law dispute.