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The following legal articles have been written in-house, by the staff of Comasters Law Firm and Notary Public.  To view these articles, you will need to have Adobe Reader.

 

  1. Wills and Estates:  A guide to the formal requirements of Australian wills and the consequences of intestacy.

  2. Legal Professional Privilege:  Explains the concept of Legal Professional Privilege.

  3. Legal Research on the Internet using AustLII:  Explains how to use the AustLII website to find Australian legislation and cases.

  4. Power of Attorney & Guardianship:  Discusses delegation of power in financial and lifestyle matters.

  5. Australian Taxation (Residence Rules):  Explores the income tax liability of tax residents, and whether their worldwide income would be taxable in Australia.

  6. Tax Rates (2010-2011 and beyond): Sets out Australian federal tax rates 2010-2011 and beyond. Income tax rates for individuals and companies; superannuation guarantee rate; and the goods & services tax rate are discussed.

  7. REVISED! Driving Offences and Penalties:  Discusses the infringement tickets that drivers dread to receive from the police, for speeding and alcohol offences in New South Wales.

  8. Probate and Letters of Administration:  When a person dies, a probate (or letters of administration) would need to be applied for at the Court, with the help of a lawyer, so that assets can be transmitted to the beneficiaries.

  9. Notary Public Services:  Discusses the role of, and the services of, a Notary Public.

  10. Testamentary Trusts:  A testamentary trust is a trust that becomes effective upon death. A testamentary trust must be established in a Will. The establishment of a testamentary trust allows the assets of the deceased person to be distributed to a range of beneficiaries. The advantages of creating a testamentary trust will be discussed in this article.

 

 

* Updated on 1 November 2011

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