A W Simpson & Co Solicitors in Armidale NSW in Armidale, New South Wales | Divorce & Family Lawyer

A W Simpson & Co Solicitors in Armidale NSW

Locality: Armidale, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6772 1322

Address: 121 Faulkner Street 2350 Armidale, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.awsimpson.com.au/

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24.01.2022 BUYING OR SELLING A PROPERTY? A W Simpson & Co is offering 20% off professional fees for a straightforward sale or purchase for the months of April & May 2020. Please contact our office today to make an appointment (02) 6772 1233. Please mention this post to receive this offer.

24.01.2022 Whether you are buying or selling, Have a story in court that needs telling, Your spouse took your pride, Or a parent has died, Our assistance you may find compelling.

20.01.2022 An enduring power of attorney is a legal document that allows you (the principal) to nominate one or more persons (referred to as attorneys) to act on your behalf. An enduring power of attorney gives the attorney the authority to manage your legal and financial affairs, including buying and selling real estate, shares and other assets, operating your bank accounts and spending money on your behalf.

20.01.2022 New Tenancy Reforms strengthen the rights of domestic violence victims. * Victims of domestic violence can now end their tenancies immediately, without liability, by attaching specified documents to a domestic violence termination notice. * Victims of domestic violence are no longer vicariously liable for damage to rental properties caused by domestic violence offenders. * Landlords are now prohibited from listing a person who ended their tenancy by giving a domestic violence termination notice on a bad tenant database.

20.01.2022 On 1 January 2011, the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) sch. 2 (Australian Consumer Law) (the 'ACL') commenced operation as Australia's first nation-wide consumer protection law. A report published in April 2017 identified a package of reforms to strengthen and clarify the law, and on 18 October 2018 law was introduced to implement the first package of reforms. Unsolicited Consumer Agreements You have rights under the Australian Consumer Law when a salesperson approach...es you at your front door (door-to-door selling), over the phone (telemarketing), or in a public place (shopping centre etc). These protections apply to sales methods that are called ‘unsolicited consumer agreements’. Price Transparency in Pre-selected Options As the technology for online sales has advanced, many consumers have ended up paying more than they expected because of commonly used online payment systems that include pre-selected options. This is most often seen in online airline ticket sales where seat selection and baggage might be pre-selected and require the consumer to 'untick boxes' to remove the additional fees and charges. The new law forces sellers to present options in a transparent way.

19.01.2022 If an intestate leaves a spouse and issue and the issue are all also issue of the spouse, the spouse is entitled to the whole of the intestate estate. Section 112, Succession Act 2006.

19.01.2022 The standard common law test of criminal liability is expressed in the Latin phrase 'actus reus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea', i.e. "the act is not culpable unless the mind is guilty". In jurisdictions with due process, there must be both actus reus ("guilty act") and mens rea ("guilty mind") for a defendant to be guilty of a crime. As a general rule, someone who acted without mental fault is not liable in criminal law. Exceptions are known as strict liability crimes.

16.01.2022 If an intestate leaves a spouse and any issue who are not issue of the spouse, the spouse is entitled to: (a) the intestate's personal effects, and (b) a statutory legacy, and (c) one-half of the remainder (if any) of the intestate estate. Section 113, Succession Act 2006.

15.01.2022 Family Law Property Arbitration Since it can sometimes be 3 years from the filing date of an application for family law property orders to delivery of judgment, separating spouses sometimes prefer mediation or arbitration. The arbitration provisions of the Family Law Act and Regulations allow property disputes to be determined quickly, privately, and efficiently. Separating spouses can choose to engage in binding arbitration on division of property and spousal maintenance. P...arties choose their arbitrator from a list of registered arbitrators maintained by the Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators (AIFLAM) or agree to an arbitrator nominated by AIFLAM. The Arbitrator's Award must include a concise statement setting out the Arbitrator's reasons for making the award, their findings of fact and the evidence on which tbe findings are based (FL Reg 67P). Either party may apply to register the Arbitral Award. (FL Reg 67Q).

12.01.2022 The Succession Act may not say What you want on the fateful day, Your wishes to instill, Come, make your Will, To be sure it will happen your way.

10.01.2022 To our valued clients, It is business as usual at A W Simpson & Co, however, to keep you, our staff, and our community safe during Covid-19, our office does ask that you join with us in the following precautions:- 1. Try to avoid touching surfaces in the office. We will wipe surfaces down regularly, but it is not possible to do this at every moment;... 2. You will see hand sanitiser at reception, and we ask you use this upon entering the office; 3. You will see tissues at reception, please use these if you need to; 4. If you feel inflammation and a feeling of dryness in the throat, or a dry and rough cough, please telephone our office on 6772 1322 to re-schedule your appointment. We will do our best to accommodate you once your isolation period is complete. 5. If you are showing these symptoms while you are in the office, for the safety of our staff and the community around us, please be understanding if we ask you to re-schedule your appointment; 6. Please make an appointment before coming to see a solicitor; 7. Please wait outside if there are already two people in the waiting room, since the waiting room is small. Thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. David A B White, Principal, A W SIMPSON & CO.

10.01.2022 Dissolution of Partnership Generally dissolution of partnership is effected by a Notice in writing of intention to dissolve. Conduct amounting to abandonment of a working partnership, however, operates as notice of intention to dissolve the partnership. Higgins & Fletcher, The Law of Partnership in Australia & New Zealand, 8th ed (2001) Sydney, LBC Information Services at pp 216-217.

08.01.2022 In Family Court deliberation The paramount consideration; For the child, what is best? The kid's best interest Must be foremost in all calculation.... Family Law Act 1975, Section 65AA. See more

07.01.2022 A testator (one who makes a Will) should know the contents of the Will and appreciate the effect of what he or she is doing, so that it can be said that the Will contains the real intention and reflects the true will of the testator. Tobin v Ezekiel [2012] NSWCA 285 at [47].

07.01.2022 If you are seeking assistance to resolve your family law parenting or property matter with minimal conflict & expense contact Janine Stevens of our office on (02) 6772 1322. With 20 years of experience in resolving legal disputes Janine will guide you every step of the way. Providing affordable legal services across the New England Region.

04.01.2022 From 1 July 2017, NSW first home buyers have access to stamp duty exemptions and discounts and first home owner grants for new homes. Foreign investors pay higher surcharges.

04.01.2022 It is business as usual, with social distancing incorporated, at A W Simpson & Co in Armidale. The NSW Public Health (Covid-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order 2020 under the NSW Public Health Act 2010 allows you to leave your place of residence with a reasonable excuse. A reasonable excuse includes obtaining food or other goods and services. We provide legal services. If you wish to execute documents by audio-visual link under clause 2 of Schedule 1 to the Electronic Transactions Regulation 2017, we can assist. Face to face meeting observing social distancing rules may still be the most appropriate way to arrange for many documents, such as contracts, wills, powers of attorney and appointments of enduring guardian, to be witnessed. Do make an appointment by ringing 6772 1322 if you wish to discuss your legal issue.

03.01.2022 An Executor Must Act Personally The office of executor is a gratuitous one and the appointee must act personally. (See In the Will of Shannon [1977] 1 NSWLR 210 at 214G.) As a general rule, an executor is expected to carry out his or her duties, including keeping accounts, personally. If he or she chooses to employ another person to carry out executorial tasks, the charges will be to his or her own account. However, where, having regard to the size and nature of the estate an...d the tasks that need to be carried out, it is reasonable for the executor to engage the services of another, the expense may be allowed as a disbursement. (See Chick & Anor v. Grosfeld (No 3) [2012] NSWSC 1536 at 7.) The general rule is that an executor may delegate work to a person duly qualified to perform work on behalf of the estate, at a rate commensurate with the work performed. A W Simpson & Co is able to perform legal work for executors, including applying for and obtaining Probate, gathering in estate assets, and advising in relation to estate administration.

01.01.2022 ATTENTION FIRST HOME BUYERS A W Simpson & Co is now offering a half price Will (basic Will) to First Home Buyers who instruct us to act on their behalf in their property transaction. Please contact us on (02) 6772 1322 to secure this fantastic offer! Offer ends 31st October 2019.