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Wills and Estates
Probate Explained
PROBATE ONLINE: Receive Personalised Guidance in Minutes Are you an executor of a Will? Do you know your responsibilities as an executor? Do you know how to seek a grant of probate? Many people are required to apply for probate at some point in their lives after...
Why every individual needs an Enduring Power of Guardianship…
Why an Enduring Power of Guardianship is relevant to you Many people fail to consider the need for an Enduring Power of Guardianship (also referred to as an “EPG”). It is important to consider the possibility of losing mental capacity at some stage in your life...
Why every individual needs an Enduring Power of Attorney…
Why an Enduring Power of Attorney is relevant to you Many people associate the need for an Enduring Power of Attorney (also referred to as an “EPA”) with old age. However, loss of mental capacity can happen to anyone at any age. Every person should have an...
Family
De Facto Superannuation Splitting
FAMILY LAW ONLINE: Click Here for Free, Personalised Information in Minutes Why this new legislation is relevant for women For many years, Western Australian de facto couples have been unable to split or transfer their superannuation following separation. This has led...
“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...
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
Is there a right to silence during the COVID-19 pandemic? It depends
Generally, a person suspected or accused of a criminal offence has the right to remain silent and not to incriminate him/herself. This means they can refuse to answer questions (except name, age, and address, or in the case of a direction under the Road Traffic Act...
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...
Personal Injuries and Compensation
Compensation for Victims of a Sexual Offence
April is sexual assault awareness month, and it is important to know your rights to compensation if you have been a victim of a sexual offence. Sexual offences in Western Australia are governed by the Criminal Code Compilation Act 1913 (“Criminal Code”). Sexual...
WorkCover WA – Removal of Statutory Termination Dates
A recent legislative change in the Workers Compensation arena has, at last, removed the restrictive statutory timeframe in which injured workers must exercise their Common Law rights. The abolishment of the statutory ‘Termination Date’ has gone a great way to ensuring...
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...