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 […]
Calculating the cost of buying a house

The cost of buying a house is likely to be one of the largest sums of money you will spend, but what about all those extra expenses that might not have crossed your mind? Buying property is a big step, whether you are a first-time buyer or onto your fourth purchase. While you will be […]
Appointment of Enduring Guardian (AEG)

The time may come when you cannot speak for yourself. If you had a serious accident, or became gravely ill, who would make health, medical and life style decisions for you? What medical treatment would you want to receive? Would you want to withhold certain medical treatment? An Appointment of Enduring Guardian (AEG), incorporating an […]
Protecting your intellectual Property (IP)

Do you own a business? Do people recognise your products or logos? Are your products and logos protected? If your products and/or logos aren’t protected, there is nothing stopping someone from taking them and reproducing them nationally, or even internationally – cashing in on the “Byron” experience! There is a common misconception that registration of […]
Professionalism with Mercedes Castrikum

Thanks to the Far North Coast Law Society and 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers for putting on a great Professional Development program at the Ballina RSL recently. Great presenters and interesting topics, all in the name of learning. Of particular interest to our firm, and relevant to a couple of matters on foot, was the “Probate Pot-Pourri” paper […]