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Wills and Estates
Making a Will if capacity is in question
How to go about making a will if capacity is question. Who decides on the capacity? When should the Will be signed? Could the Will be challenged? How a lawyer can help. If you are over the age of 18 you can make a Will – provided you have capacity.
Living through your Retirement – Life beyond bowls and bingo!
People talk about buying their first home as being a life-changing event, which it is. It is rare however for people to talk so excitedly about moving into retirement living. Sooner or later most of us are likely going to have to deal with this confronting issue,...
Enduring Powers of Attorney Explained
Most people have heard of a Power of Attorney, however, most do not fully understand the extent of its power, the benefits it delivers or the types of Powers of Attorney that exist. A Power of Attorney is a useful legal document which can be used to authorise a person...
Family
“Why don’t they just leave” – Common thoughts you may be thinking (that don’t help) and how to actually help
Tips on how to start “the conversation” and providing genuine support to victims of domestic violence. At Frichot Lawyers we have a strong team of family lawyers who work across matters dealing with aspects of large asset pools, complex family and children issues, and...
FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – POST COVID 19
Domestic and family violence during and post Covid-19, and identifying the “markers” of an abusive relationship Whilst Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease in WA, lawyers, counsellors and front line workers are starting to see a flood of family and domestic violence...
Parenting Orders
What you need to know in the midst of COVID-19 and how we can help It is important for families to know that, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Family Court of Western Australia remains open. As matters currently stand, hearings and conferences continue to be listed...
Commercial
Liquidated damages in construction and commercial contracts
Including a liquidated damages clause in construction or commercial contracts is a common way of addressing what sanctions will apply if a breach of contract arises during the operation of the contract. It is therefore important to understand exactly what is meant by...
Differences between Employees and Contractors
Businesses should have systems in place to ensure that the correct determination is made as to whether a worker should be classified as an employee or as an independent contractor. This is important as tax, superannuation and other obligations will apply depending on...
Anti-Bullying Orders made by the Fair Work Commission explained
Where a worker has been bullied by an individual or a group in the workplace, the Fair Work Commission has the power to make anti-bullying orders where there is a risk that the complainant worker will likely continue to be bullied at work by said individual or group.
Property
Western Australian Commercial Leasing Code of Conduct
Introduction On 29 May 2020, the Western Australia Government released the Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Regulations 2020 (WA), which incorporates the Western Australian Commercial Leasing Code of Conduct (Code). The Code came into operation on 30 May 2020,...
Commercial Leasing Code of Conduct
On 7 April 2020, the National Cabinet released a Commercial Leasing Code of Conduct (Code). The purpose of the Code is to impose a set of good faith leasing principles for application to commercial tenancies (including retail, office, and industrial) between landlords...
Things to consider when buying a rural property
Buying a rural property or farm is different to buying a residential house in town. As you would with residential property, if you are looking to purchase rural land…
Criminal
LIFE DURING COVID-19 – WHAT CAN I STILL DO? AND WILL I BE FINED?
The “do’s” and the “don’t’s” with regard to social distancing, the exceptions and the penalties At the start of this year, no one ever thought that normal everyday activities such as going out to the movies, the gym, or your favourite restaurant, are now...
Bail in the Covid-19 era
Criminal law in the COVID-19 era has experienced rapid changes and the jurisdiction surrounding Bail is no exception. At Frichot Lawyers, we want to keep you informed about how these changes could impact Bail arrangements for you, or your family and friends. What does...
The seven top reasons not to speak to police
You can take it from us. The knowledgeable criminal law team at Frichot Lawyers want to keep you informed about why, in our experience, talking to the police might not always help you. These are some of the reasons why you may want to think twice: You simply don’t...
Personal Injuries and Compensation
Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Claims in WA – Your claim could be worth far more than the settlement amount offered by ICWA!
At Frichot Lawyers we specialise in representing those injured as a result of accidents on the road in WA. We have extensive experience in dealing with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA), and we understand the physical, emotional and financial strain...
National Pain Week and How You Deserve to Be Heard When Making a Claim for Compensation
As a personal injury lawyer, I help Plaintiffs achieve awards of compensation for pain and suffering caused by injury. Naturally, I spend a huge amount of my time talking with Plaintiffs about their subjective experience of pain and the impact that it has on their...
Workers’ Compensation – some practical legal advice for people who are injured at work in WA
Workers’ Compensation payments are payable to an employee who suffers a psychological or physical injury whilst at work. The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Scheme is a ‘no fault’ system, meaning that there is no requirement to establish that an employer...