Most Australian employees are covered by a Modern Award, which sets the minimum entitlements for employees working in any one of over 150 industries. Some employees can be covered by two or more Modern Awards where their duties do not fall squarely within the definition of a single industry. […]
Dependants of workers who have been killed during the course of their employment are entitled to make a death benefits claim under the Workers Compensation Act 1987. The claim can comprise of a lump sum payment, weekly payments for each dependent child and reasonable funeral expenses. […]
We are pleased to announce James Blaxland as a new Principal of Ticli Blaxland Lawyers, joining existing Principal, Manny Wood. James is honoured to continue the work of such a respected firm that is renowned for the exceptional legal services it has provided to the Coffs Harbour area for almost 80 years. […]
Motor vehicle accidents can be distressing for all parties involved, particularly passengers who through no fault of their own, fall victim to the negligent driving of others. Passengers who have sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident are entitled to make a claim for statutory benefits and in some circumstances, a claim for common law damages under the NSW compulsory third party compensation scheme. […]
Whenever you purchase goods or services as a consumer, there are built-in guarantees designed to protect you. These guarantees apply regardless of any written contract or terms and conditions applying to the transaction. A person, or a business, will be considered a consumer if: […]
Executors can apply to the Supreme Court for a payment for their “pains and troubles”. This payment is called commission. Commission is awarded at the discretion of the Court and based on the complexity of the estate and the value of the assets. Commission is normally around 2% of capital realized. […]
Suffering an illness or injury that renders you unable to work can be a devastating and life altering ordeal for you and your family, particularly if you do not have insurance. However, you may be entitled to make a claim for total and permanent disablement (TPD) or income protection through your superannuation fund. […]
Since the commencement of the NSW compulsory third party (CTP) scheme on 1 December 2017, approximately 60% of car accident victims have had their injuries categorised as ‘minor’. As a result, many injured motorists have had their statutory benefits cut-off despite suffering ongoing disabilities and loss of income. […]
There are no longer death duties and there is no such thing as a gift tax. But… Probate costs are regulated according to a sliding scale based on the value of the estate. For example, the costs of obtaining a grant of probate in a $600,000 estate is around $4,000 and in a $1,000,000 estate the costs are around $6,000. […]
Gifts and other transactions that you make during your lifetime can be overturned after your death? If your will is challenged by way of a family provision claim, the court has broad powers to “claw-back” transactions that occurred before your death. The powers of the court extend to transactions that took effect within 3 years before the date of death and transactions that took effect at your death and after your death. […]