After your Will has been signed and witnessed, it becomes an important legal document. So, it’s important that it is stored in a safe and secure place that is easily accessible to your Executor. After you pass away, your loved ones will search for your Will, and it’s important they can find the original version. […]
Administering an estate can be a tedious and time-consuming task that can impact the executor in many ways, potentially limiting their ability to earn an income and spend quality time with family. It can also be detrimental to their mental health and wellbeing. This is where an executor’s commission may come into play. Robert Wood […]
We hear the term ‘going to court’ on a regular basis, but did you know there are actually several different courts and tribunals in the Victorian system? The role of each court and tribunal is to interpret the law, settle disputes and impose penalties on those that have broken the law. Robert Wood and Associates […]
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With almost half of marriages ending in separation or divorce, married life does not always have a happy ending. When children are involved, divorce can get messy and devising custody agreements can be emotionally draining for everyone involved. While the court assumes there will be shared parental responsibility, coming to a custody arrangement that works […]
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Many people don’t realise that superannuation is not an estate asset; Therefore, it does not automatically go to the estate of the deceased. It is also not necessarily covered in a Will, so it is essential that you consider how you want your super benefits distributed and make arrangements so that they are paid in […]
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Civil orders that prohibit a person from committing a certain action against another person, intervention orders (formerly known as restraining orders) are typically granted to protect people from domestic or family violence. For an experienced intervention order lawyer, Melbourne locals rely on the team at Robert Wood and Associates. We can provide expert assistance and […]
In Australia, the majority of home-buyers and investors choose to buy already established homes and apartments, whether they are a few years old or a hundred years old in the case on heritage and period properties. Another method of buying which has risen in popularity, especially in Melbourne, is buying ‘off the plan’. Purchasing a […]
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Investing in a property or selling your family home can both an exciting and stressful time. When buying and selling, there are a lot of terms that get thrown around and it’s important to be aware of what they all mean and how they can impact the whole process. At Robert Wood and Associates, our […]
Separation and divorce is a hard time for everyone, but especially for the children involved. In Australia, separating parents are encouraged to work out co-parenting arrangements for their children between themselves without going to court, and one way to outline these arrangements is through the preparation of a parenting plan. Having open and clear communication […]
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A simpler and more cost-effective alternative to pursuing litigation or other formal legal processes, mediation is a common method used to resolve disputes where negotiations have so far failed. At Robert Wood and Associates, we are the lawyers Wantirna and Boronia locals rely on for expert legal advice. Lawyers and solicitors all over Melbourne participate […]
Deciding to separate from your partner or spouse is one of the hardest decisions you will ever make, especially if there are children involved. Not only do you have to consider the practical elements of the separation, but also the steps you should take to ensure that the process is as smooth and pain-free for […]
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A legally binding contract signed by two people before marrying, prenuptial agreements (or prenups as they are more commonly called) cover financial issues and future of assets in the event of a divorce. No longer just a document utilised by the rich and famous or by those marrying multiple times, more millennials than ever are […]
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