Commencing Monday 18 November 2024, the Victorian Government is introducing changes to the Supreme Court of Victoria’s Probate Office Fees. These changes follow a review, including public consultation, of the Probate Office fees undertaken earlier this year.Changes to...
A bare trust, also known as a simple trust, is a straightforward form of trust where the trustee holds the assets on behalf of the beneficiary until the beneficiary is entitled to receive them. This type of trust is commonly used in estate planning and administration...
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Australia provides an authentication service for documents that need to be used overseas. The authentication process involves verifying the signature, seal, or stamp on a document to confirm that it is genuine....
Federal Minister can issue passport for child. A passport will not be issued to a child unless each responsible parent consents or there is an order of the Court about international travel.The Minister has discretion to issue if:1. case is exceptional;2. child’s...
How often do we hear of family members (non-parents) stepping up to care for children when for some reason one or both parents cannot.Can they or indeed another non-parent such as an aunt or older sibling apply for a parenting order to define their authority?...
