The Queen’s Hat
Gene addresses some of the risks of litigation, issues that may arise around costs and the need to obtain statements.
What happens if you die without a Will?
If you were to suddenly and unexpectedly pass away without a valid Will, what would happen with your estate?
Verification of Identity
There are more stringent Verification of Identity (“VOI”) requirements for identifying all persons whom we deal with.
Tribute to Brian Harrison
Brian Harrison, a former well-known Mackay Barrister and Cairns District Court Judge, passed away in Cairns on Wednesday 10 October 2019.
2019 Charitable Foundation Distribution
The Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation recently held its Trustee meeting to determine the annual distributions for 2019 and on 12 September 2019 presentations were held for the successful recipients in both Mackay and Cannonvale.
Fishers Beware – New QLD Fisheries Regulations from 1 September 2019
From 1 September 2019 there have been a number of changes to the Queensland Fisheries Regulations.
Changes to Paper Certificates of Title
From 1 October 2019, paper Certificates of Title will be of sentimental and historical value only and will no longer need to be deposited when a property dealing is lodged.
Deceased Estates: What is Probate?
A Grant of Probate is document issued by the Supreme Court of Queensland to assist in the administration of deceased estates.
What recordings are admissible in Court?
It is not unusual in parenting matters that involve conflict for either or both parents to record the other, particularly at changeovers but can such recordings be used in Court?
Heat of the moment resignations
Can you accept an employee’s heat of the moment resignation? Heat of the moment resignation are not rare. They often occur following a disagreement with an employee where they proclaim “I am done”, “I am out of here” or even…