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Making Sure Your Superannuation Goes Where You Intend
When you pass away, your superannuation doesn't automatically become part of your estate—it's held in trust and distributed according to specific rules. Without the right nomination in place, the fund trustee, not your will, may decide who receives your super. Understanding binding versus non-binding nominations and ensuring your documentation is valid can make the difference between your wishes being honored or your super going to unintended beneficiaries.
Australia Family
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Carroll & O'Dea
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Break And Enter Laws: Is It Legal To Forcibly Enter An Ex Partners Home After Moving Out?
The NSW government has proposed landmark reforms to close a legal loophole in break-and-enter laws that currently prevents prosecution of former partners who forcibly enter homes they have a legal interest in. The Crimes Amendment (Breaking and Entering Offences) Bill 2026 introduces new conditions specifically targeting intimate partner violence, requiring courts to determine whether an accused is an "occupant" based on factors like relationship status and prior agreements, while also mandating that a pers
Australia Criminal
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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia
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