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Special Disability Trust

2nd September 2016

A Special Disability Trust is a trust established either by Deed or by Will.  For the purposes of this information we are discussing a Special Disability Trust established by a Will. It is a trust established for the benefit of one person whom suffers from an impairment or a disability.  In general terms the trust is designed to provide a source of income whilst not adversely affecting an individual's entitlements to a disability pension.

Commencing proceedings in the Local Court

5th July 2016

The process involved in Commencing proceedings in the Local Court - The Statement of Claim is a pleading containing the allegations made by the Plaintiff against the Defendant and the relief sought.  The court requires you to file the Statement of Claim with the Local Court and serve a stamped copy of the Statement of Claim on the Defendant within six months of filing.  The Statement of Claim should be served as soon as reasonably practicable.