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This article aims to briefly examine the importance of having a valid will; what happens when a person dies without having a valid will, and what to do when an original will of a person who has passed away, cannot be found, or the will is lost and there is only a copy of it available. Why it matters to have a valid will? A valid will allows you to decide how your property, should be dealt with upon your passing away. It also defines who is to be responsible for managing your  property  (provided that it belongs only to you). The person who takes on this task is called the Executor. What happens when a person dies without having a valid will? This is a scenario that should be avoided. When a person dies without having a valid will, the person is said to have died intestate. This is currently dealt with in accordance with Part 3 of the  Succession Act 1981  (the Act). In such a scenario, the closest relatives such as a spouse, for example, takes on the role of administ...

This article aims to briefly examine  the  Australian Consumer Law  (ACL) in relation to consumers’ rights when it comes to buying goods or services, and whether as a consumer, one always needs to buy extra warranties offered from the suppliers. What is a ‘warranty’? This is a voluntary promise offered by the business who sold the goods or services to you. It is an offer before you accept it, but once you purchase the goods or service, you have accepted that offer and by operation of law, it then becomes a right that you can expect from the supplier and enforce it under the ACL. What is a ‘Guarantee’? The word guarantee is often confused with the word warranty. A guarantee implies commitment given by the seller concerning the product quality. Therefore, it can be said that the main difference between a warranty and a guarantee is that while the warranty is written, the guarantee is implied – For instance it is an implied guarantee from a manufacturer that the goods they m...

Separation can affect our emotional well-being. It is a major life crisis that affects the way we feel, think, and act. Can you recognise some of the following situations? • Ongoing conflict with your ex-partner. • Long and drawn-out dealings with the legal system. • More or less parental responsibility. • Living apart from your children. • Unemployment. • Lack of money. • Guilt in thinking you have ‘failed’ in maintaining a successful relationship. • Changes and uncertainties about parental boundaries between you and your ex-partner. • Your children’s reactions. • Loss of home, friends, and dreams. SEPARATION AND FEELINGS Looking after your feelings and emotions is as important as taking care of your body. Most of us take care of our physical health far better than our feelings. The separation roller coaster ride — stay buckled and keep your head! The emotional impact of separation can be intense — like a roller coaster ride that you didn’t buy a ticket for. The emotions you feel can ...

This article aims to briefly examine the Australian Employer Nomination Scheme Visa and why an eligible applicant should consider applying for this visa which is otherwise knowns as subclass 186. Direct Entry Scheme Unless otherwise stated, a qualified applicant who has found a qualified Australian employer to sponsor his/her visa application, should consider the Direct Entry Scheme and once granted the visa, benefit from living, working, and studying in Australia indefinitely. How does the nomination work and who can nominate me? It is important that the employer nominator’s business is active and lawfully established in Australia. The authority(s) will also look to see if there is any adverse information about the employer nominator or person associated with them. Once you are nominated, you are required to apply for the visa within 6 months of the nomination being approved. Your occupation must also be in the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations.   Do I need to have wor...