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Capital Gains TaxThere is no CGT payable on the sale of a deceased person’s principal place of residence at the time of death – if it is sold within 2 years of death.Challenging a WillProceedings to challenge the Will must be commenced by filing a summons in...

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For all you lycra clad cyclists out there, did you know it is an offence to ride a bicycle furiously? And no… it’s not simply riding a bicycle with an angry face. Whilst rare, these offences are usually committed where the rider is weaving in and out of traffic or...

Superannuation in Estate Planning

When preparing your Will, you may be surprised to learn that your superannuation entitlements – both employment contributions and death benefits – will not automatically be dealt with as part of your Will. While superannuation is an asset that is dealt with as part of...

Your questions answered

 Question:    Can I change my child’s surname to my new partner’s surname?Answer:       The short answer is “yes”, with the consent of your child’s biological father.  If the father does not consent, the answer is more complicated.  Court action will be required to...