Getting Older & Getting into the Workforce
The experience of a 9-5 job. Last week, we had the pleasure of having Ivy in our office for her work experience, here’s what she had to say: I do have an after school job but it’s a pretty relaxed job where I don’t have to be there on a set time or have a […]
Foreign Persons and Temporary Residents Purchase of Residential Land in New South Wales
Are you a foreign investor or temporary resident wishing to purchase residential property in Australia? If that is you, before making offers on properties, you need to determine not only whether you can purchase residential property in Australia but also what costs are involved. Foreign purchasers are generally prohibited from purchasing established dwellings, with exceptions. […]
First Home Buyers Choice
PROPERTY TAX IN PLACE OF TRANSFER DUTY (Stamp Duty) The First Home Buyers Choice (FHBC) is a significant change in NSW legislation for First Home Buyers, especially for purchasers that need to spend above the transfer exemption and concession thresholds. This will be welcome news in the Northern Rivers where the median price is high. […]
The Danger of Online Wills
In today’s environment, we have endless access to a vast amount of information via the internet. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated demand for online services and drastically changed the environment for creating and signing documents digitally. However, when it comes to preparing and signing your Will, trading quality for costs and convenience wont always be in […]
Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper
Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper is a NSW Government initiative to help eligible home buyers purchase their own home with as little as a 2% deposit. Through Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper, the NSW Government is supporting and creating opportunities for lower income single parents, older singles and first home buyer workers to live in […]
Gone Phishing – Is Your Money at Risk?
In this cyber world we live in, we all need to be aware of how to protect ourselves from scams. Most people are receiving and sending emails every day; often providing their personal details, accounts, and banking information. These everyday actions are what cyber-criminals look for and all parties within this communication are at risk […]
Congratulations to Associate Solicitor, Sita Hayne
Congratulations to Associate Solicitor, Sita Hayne who was recently admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and continues to form an integral role in our team here at Castrikum Adams Legal. After a number of years studying for her Bachelor of Laws at Southern Cross University and completing her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at […]
When do you need to see a Solicitor?
The answer is; before you have a legal problem. It is common practice for people to approach a law firm, only as a last resort, and when their matter is well out of hand. The better alternative is to contact your solicitor when you first receive the contract from the builder who is going to […]
Transition into Aged Care
Entering an aged care facility can often be associated with a decline in physical health, loss of independence, loss of personal significant objects and belongings, and can result in relocation distress syndrome. With a myriad of aged care facilities to choose from (including some which have had a bad rap in recent times eg AVEO), it […]
Blended Families and Will Making
Common issues that arise when making a Will are: how to leave your estate to your spouse and prevent children or stepchildren from making a claim on your estate, and how to leave your estate (predominantly to your spouse); whilst ensuring your children benefit on the death of your spouse. It’s been years since the […]