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In NSW, a valid Will must be in writing, signed by the Will-maker, and witnessed by two people. However. As the RMB Wills and Estates Division explains, there can be exceptions.
In NSW, a valid Will must be in writing, signed by the Will-maker, and witnessed by two people. However. As the RMB Wills and Estates Division explains, there can be exceptions.
The Federal Government’s two-year ban on foreign investors purchasing established homes came into effect on April 1.
Entering into a retail lease agreement is one of the most significant business decisions a business owner can make. The RMB Commercial Law Division explains key aspects of the landlord-tenant relationship.
The RMB Lawyers’ Canberra Wills & Estates & Disputed Wills Division explains the obligations of Enduring Attorneys under ACT legislation.
In late February Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb announced the ACCC’s compliance and enforcement priorities for 2025 and 2026. STEVEN BURNS from RMB Lawyers explains.
If you or your business is owed money, it is crucial to understand your rights and the debt recovery process in NSW. The RMB Commercial Law Division explains.
A consequential condition is a medical condition that was caused as a result of a workplace injury or illness. The RMB Compensation Division explains.
The NSW Government has introduced new anti-protest laws that particularly apply around places of worship. The RMB Lawyers Criminal Division explains what to do if you are affected by the changes.
As a tenant of a commercial or retail premises, you might come across unwanted invoices from your landlord or their lawyer. It is important to know when you are responsible to pay these invoices. The RMB Commercial Law Division explains.
NSW emergency service workers such as police officers, paramedics and firefighters are covered by different compensation laws compared to other workers. The RMB Compensation Division explains.
The RMB Compensation Division explains how the no-fault workers compensation scheme works for psychological injuries:
Childhood sexual assault in NSW has been subject to reform in recent years, particularly with respect to its statute of limitations. The RMB Compensation Division guides you through the changes.
When starting a business, most people focus on growth, profit and market strategies. But don’t overlook a shareholder agreement, writes RMB Lawyers Partner MICHAEL LEWIS.
Separation can be a complex and emotionally charged process, especially when couples continue to live under the same roof. Understanding the factors that the Court considers in determining whether a separation has occurred is essential. The RMB Family Law Division explains.
Many Australians remain at risk of serious respiratory illnesses, like asbestosis, even decades after their exposure to asbestos. With a high likelihood of severe and even fatal outcomes, understanding your rights for compensation could be crucial. The RMB Compensation Division explains.
High profile businesses ranging from airlines to hospitality have been in the news lately for damaging and expensive workplace disputes. The RMB Workplace and Employment Division explains how businesses can protect themselves and avoid disputes:
BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS BEWARE: Development consent commencement rules have been tightened. RMB Property and Planning Lawyer TANYA EMMETT explains.
Are you considering renovating your apartment, unit, or townhouse? If you are one of the 1.2 million people living in NSW Strata schemes, it's crucial to understand the requirements and processes involved. RMB Lawyers compiled this guide to the essential steps and considerations for renovating your lot:
Being an executor and administering a deceased estate is an onerous responsibility that may take months of administrative work. The role can be complicated further where a beneficiary, friend or family member is involved in the death of the testator (the person who made the Will). The RMB Wills and Estates Division explains the rules that apply in such cases.
People often have a misconception that they don’t need a Will if they have few assets or are relatively young. However, as RMB Lawyers Partner CLAIRE OSBORNE explains, there are great benefits in having a valid Will.
Compensation claims are stressful. Whether it is a work-related injury, a motor vehicle accident or another incident type, significant injuries can turn anybody’s life upside down in an instant. The RMB Compensation Division explains when you should seek help from a lawyer.
Work Capacity Decisions can be extremely unfair for injured workers, as the RMB Compensation Division explains.
RMB Lawyers Partner and Family Law practitioner Claire Osborne explain important changes to Family Law legislation in 2024.
Owners of newly-constructed homes should not delay if they are concerned about defects in the building work, as time limitations apply to making claims against the builders.
If you are a local business owner.it is important to understand your responsibilities under the Competition and Consumer Act. The RMB Lawyers Business & Commercial Transactions Division explains how to keep your business in the clear with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).