Hugh Cowling passed away in January this year. Gene recounts the first and only time their paths crossed back in the early 2000’s.
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Welcome Connor
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Join us in welcoming Connor to the Macrossan and Amiet team. He started with the firm in January as a Trainee Solicitor and will be admitted later in the year.
What if I’m asked to go to court and give evidence?
turned_in_notGiving Evidence, Written Statements
If you are subpoenaed to give evidence at court, do you have to go? What should you expect of the process?
Death comes to us all, but sometimes sooner than expected
The issues that arise when a young adult dies without a Will underscore the importance of having one.
Resolving Dividing Fence Disputes
When discussions with a neighbour regarding a dividing fence don’t reach a resolution, there are processes in place to request the neighbour contribute to the work.
Work Related Fatalities
Legislation provides for a deceased worker’s dependent spouse and/or children to apply for and receive payments from the employer’s Workers Compensation insurer.
Disputing Valuations in Family Law Property Settlements
If you do not agree with the valuation of assets made by a jointly appointed expert, what are your options?
Expansion of the Family Law COVID-19 List
The list established in 2020 will be expanded in 2021 to continue to assist those affected by the pandemic.
Applicant Receives Deceased’s Property on Basis of a Verbal Promise Fulfilled
A recent Supreme Court decision upheld a verbal promise by deceased to carer to inherit property after his death.
Medical Negligence Claims
turned_in_notMedical Negligence Claims, Personal Injuries, Personal Injury Claims, Personal Injury Procedure
You will need $20,000.00 to get into the game The rules that govern claims for damages for medical negligence are contained in the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (PIPA) and have been described as the hurdles, fences and gates that…
