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Smarter Wills VS Simple Wills
CONTACT US TO DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS TODAY Alternatively, you can make an appointment at Frichot Lawyers for more information This article was written by Jasmine Moran, Lawyer specialising in Wills, Estate Planning and Injury Law
When do you need to give a tenant a disclosure statement
Disclosure statements under the Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985 (WA) Are you a landlord entering into or extending or renewing a “retail shop lease”? Check if you are required to give the tenant a disclosure statement. Because if you are but do...
New offence for drivers caught driving with both alcohol and drugs in their system
Increased penalties for stand alone drink and drug driving offences The Government's tough new penalties for impaired driving came into effect on 1 July 2021. From July 1, for the first time, drivers caught with both alcohol and drugs in their system will be charged...
Coles Liquorland Appeals Liquor Store Test
In May 2020 Liquorland (Australia) Pty Ltd applied for the grant of a liquor store licence in premises to be located at the Karrinyup Shopping Centre. The proposed premises had a floor area of 150 m² and would carry Liquorland’s usual range of beers, wine and spirits...
Frichot Lawyers has introduced intellectual property to its Commercial Law team
Frichot Lawyers now has a dedicated team to file and register your trade mark applications in Australia and overseas, and provide advice to you regarding intellectual property generally. Are you running a business? Do you want to protect your rights to be the only...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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