How to protect yourself

How to protect yourself

How to protect yourself November 3, 2015 by Clewett Preventing financial abuse of people with dementia Financial abuse of the elderly is on the rise as Australia’s population ages and dementia cases increase, with losses estimated to be in the millions. Queensland’s...
Do you have one?

Do you have one?

Do you have one? November 3, 2015 by Clewett Enduring Power of Attorney – Do you have one? Some frightening, but true stories 1. Mother locked away A mother with dementia was moved from her home by her daughter, and without the knowledge of her son who lived in the...
Where to get help?

Where to get help?

Where to get help? October 15, 2015 by Clewett Family Breakdown – Where to get help? The breakdown of any relationship is a major cause of stress, and may contribute to or trigger anxiety, depression, and other health issues. This is exacerbated when children are...
Do you have a plan?

Do you have a plan?

Do you have a plan? October 12, 2015 by Clewett Business Succession Planning If you have spent many years developing and growing your business, selling it on the open market may not appeal to you as much as passing it on to someone you know and trust. This is called...
Granny Flat Arrangements

Granny Flat Arrangements

Granny Flat Arrangements September 23, 2015 by Clewett Elder Law – sharing a home with family It may seem like an obvious move to live with one of your children and their family, rather than taking the plunge and moving into a residential aged care home. At first...
Q&A on Will Disputes

Q&A on Will Disputes

Q&A on Will Disputes September 16, 2015 by Clewett Disputing a Will – Q&A When a person makes a Will, they have the right to decide who will inherit their assets after they die. But there are also laws to protect people who are not properly provided for in a...
Harassment – What to do?

Harassment – What to do?

Harassment – What to do? August 31, 2015 by Clewett Sexual Harassment Claims Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual behaviour which offends you, or makes you feel humiliated or intimidated.  It is against the law, and does not have to be deliberate or...
Fathers’ Rights in a Divorce

Fathers’ Rights in a Divorce

Fathers’ Rights in a Divorce August 6, 2015 by Clewett Fathers’ rights in a divorce Fathers have rights, just as mothers have rights. Each parent has parental responsibility for each of their child/ren until aged 18 years, unless a court orders otherwise....