If you have been left out of a will recently or you feel that the will doesn’t fairly provide for you, you may be eligible to contest the will. Contesting a will is often referred to as a ‘Family Provision Claim,’ ‘Testator Family Maintenance List’ or ‘Part IV’ claim. It is an application made to […]
Read MoreThe rental world can be complex, especially when it comes to the tenant and landlord relationship. One of the most common disputes between tenants and landlords is repairs. Both sides have rules and regulations to help achieve a fair outcome when it comes to upkeep and maintenance, although they aren’t always straight-forward to manage! If […]
Read MoreLosing your job can be a very stressful time, especially if you didn’t see it coming. If you feel your dismissal was in breach of the terms of your contract or you weren’t provided valid reasoning, you may have a claim you can put forward. Depending on your circumstances, your case may constitute as either […]
Read MoreLooking after a disabled family member is a main priority for many Australians. For some, this may require being the primary carer and providing around the clock care. While every family has different circumstances, if you’re the primary carer for your disabled loved one, it’s vital to think about how they will be cared for […]
Read MoreAndrew Sutton first joined Le Brun & Associates as a solicitor in 2008, after completing a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Social Sciences at Monash University, Melbourne. His approachable nature and dedication to helping clients is what makes him stand out from many other solicitors. Andrew works closely with each client from the beginning […]
Read MoreModern Australia has always been enthralled by true crime. Since its literary inception in the 1820s and its TV debut in the 1950s, crime fiction has been the unstoppable genre – capable of exciting, intriguing and terrifying its audiences from go to woe. Our obsessive binge-watching of documentaries such as Making a Murderer and The […]
Read MoreThere are many things that can cause a relationship to break down. Sometimes issues can be sorted out by talking things through, or by attending family mediation. But not every relationship is meant to be, and if you’re part of couple going through a break up or divorce, you may be living through and learning […]
Read MoreOne of the biggest myths is that only the elderly or chronically ill need a legal Will. While young and healthy people don’t want to think about dying, accidents or unforeseen circumstances are an unfortunate part of life! According to a nation-wide study, most Australians are thinking about or have a Will, but young people […]
Read MoreThe Australian Tax Office is cracking down on the black economy, also known as the cash-in-hand economy. The introduction of the goods and services tax (GST) in 2000 aimed to support the beginning of the end for the cash economy in Australia. Yet, studies suggest that the GST merely slowed the growth at best, and […]
Read MoreThere has been a large amount of changes to the Australian visa system recently, and 2018 has seen the Subclass 457 Temporary Skilled Work visa abolished. Effective from March 18th 2018, this visa was replaced with a new Subclass 482 visa, otherwise known as the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS). While the premise of the […]
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