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If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should report the crash to the WA Police and make a statement. You should also obtain medical treatment for your injuries. The Insurance Commission of Western Australia has a form called the "Online Crash Report form" or "Notice of Intention to Claim form" [...]
An application for Probate or an application for Letters of Administration are both applications where a person asks the Supreme Court for the authority to deal with a deceased estate. Where there is a Will and the person named as executor is applying for authority, an application for Probate is appropriate. Where there [...]
In most Western Australian Courts, a legal costs order will be made in favour of the “winner”. Where a costs order is made, there is a distinction between the costs the “winning” party has spent on their lawyer and the “party-party” costs, usually a lesser amount determined by a costs scale. That scale [...]
Do you regularly make charitable donations? Would you like to allocate a portion of your estate to a specific charity or cause upon your passing? Drafting and considering your estate plan can include more than simply distributing assets among your family and loved ones. It presents an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on your [...]
As of 1 October 2023, property matters where the value of the assets, or the expected value of the assets, excluding superannuation, are under $500,000.00, will be handled differently. The aim of this is to reduce costs to litigants and reduce the length of time that these matters remain in the Court System. The matters [...]
Child Support - Things to Consider. There are many things to consider if you have recently separated from your partner, including how your children will be financially supported. Parents can agree on the level of financial support. If there is no agreement, either parent can apply to the Child Support Agency to set the amount. [...]
On 21 January 2024, JK Legal were the proud sponsors of the run and ride legs for the Armadale Triathlon Club Inc. event at Champion Lakes. There were 91 participants for the 7 events which included draft legal and regular triathlon Sprint and Enticer distances, a Mini distance event and [...]
Under the Inheritance (Family and Dependants Provision) Act 1972, the Court may make provision for certain people from a deceased’s estate in certain circumstances. The Court has this power whether the deceased had a Will and whether the deceased expressly excluded that person from their Will. Where the deceased has a Will, this [...]
Australia is a remarkable multicultural hub, harbouring a tapestry of nationalities, cultures, and belief systems. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics' 2021 findings, more than 29% of the country's population were born overseas. Given this rich diversity, it is unsurprising that many Australians also own assets beyond their adopted country. In estate planning, a [...]
The Family Court of WA is a place of last resort. Where parties cannot agree on how to divide their property, one party can apply to the Court for a decision about that division. And while some other processes are available, in high-conflict matters, the Family Court is often the [...]
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