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Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors is one of Queensland’s oldest law firms. It has been serving the people of Mackay and the surrounding districts since the late 19th Century, providing quality legal services to all of its clients.

Filing an On-line Application for Divorce

August 10, 2011

Macrossan & Amiet

Divorce, Divorce Application, Power of Attorney

By Vanessa MacDonald These days with everything available on the internet, it is no surprise to see the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia have offered a service for filing Applications for Divorce on-line. The on-line version has the same questions…

Contesting a Will – Family Provision Applications

August 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

When a person makes a Will they often believe it will go unchallenged and that their assets will be left to whomever they choose. This is partly but not completely true. A person drafting a Will must keep in mind…

You have a Will, but have you ever reviewed it?

August 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

If you are unmarried then marry, your Will will be revoked by the marriage unless the Will is expressed to be made in contemplation of that marriage. Consult a solicitor about your Will if you decide to marry. Divorce may…

Executors

August 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

If you attend a Solicitor to make a Will, one of the first questions you will be asked is “Who will you appoint as your Executor or Executors?” An executor is the person appointed by a Will to administer your…

“Genuine Redundancy” or just bad luck?

June 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

By Anderea Green The idea behind redundancy pay is to help former employees financially bridge the gap until they find a new job. This is only fair considering that the employee would have lost their job through no fault of…

Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted! Or will they?

June 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

By Jodie Mason We have all walked or driven past properties that display a sign stating that TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED. Is this is a fear tactic or a legal warning? Let’s explore. 1. What is trespass? Any deliberate or…

Macrossan & Amiet congratulates Vicky Gillam

June 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

Vicky Gillam, secretary to Andrew Telford in our Airlie Beach office, has recently travelled to the Gold Coast to be assessed for her next black belt by Master Instructor Ross Hartnett – 7th Dan. She passed her grading and in…

New Laws for Child Restraints

June 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

By Francesco Maconi Many people use child restraints to protect their children while driving. A child restraint can be a capsule, child car seat or booster seat that secures a baby, infant or child while travelling in a vehicle. The…

When Your Will Won’t Do: Superannuation, is your nomination binding?

June 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

By Jodie Mason Almost every person who has held a job in Australia will have superannuation. It can often be one’s principal (and sometimes,only) asset. Many people believe that their superannuation will form part of their estate to be distributed…

Taking Care of Business: Buying a Business in Queensland

June 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

Chris Roberts Operating a business can be a very rewarding experience. However, due to the risks involved it is important that all facets of a business are thought through and professional advice is sought. The following article provides a brief…

Posts by Macrossan & Amiet

Filing an On-line Application for Divorce

Contesting a Will – Family Provision Applications

You have a Will, but have you ever reviewed it?

Executors

“Genuine Redundancy” or just bad luck?

Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted! Or will they?

Macrossan & Amiet congratulates Vicky Gillam

New Laws for Child Restraints

When Your Will Won’t Do: Superannuation, is your nomination binding?

Taking Care of Business: Buying a Business in Queensland

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