Finding justice for the vulnerable

Once a loved one has passed away and the process of distributing their assets commences, it is not uncommon to find that there are some individuals who may consider the will invalid. This may be due to uneven distribution of assets, exclusion of potential beneficiaries and more. Generally, the people who can legally contest a will include the individual's spouse, an unmarried ex-spouse, the children and step-children, a partner who was cohabiting with the deceased and any other person who can prove they were a dependent of the deceased.

A motor vehicle accident is always a terrible experience that can lead to severe injuries and even death in the worst cases. Many things can take place after an accident, including calling for help, informing individuals about the accidents, or inspecting the severity of the damage of the vehicle and property around, among other things. Regardless of what you do, it is always important that you don't break the law. Therefore, where reasonably practicable, for instance, where you only suffered minor injuries, the following are your legal obligations that you should follow when involved in an accident.

If you're planning to buy a new property, a pre-purchase inspection is an essential part of the process. Pre-purchase inspections highlight potential problems with the property that you need to know before you ask your lawyer to finalise the transaction. Unfortunately, inspection mistakes can easily come back and bite you later in the process, by which time is often too late to avoid unexpected costs or legal wrangles. Learn from other buyers' mistakes, and avoid the five following pre-purchase inspection errors.