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BC&A Solicitors

Locality: Mackay, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4944 4333

Address: Level 1, 18 Brisbane Street 4740 Mackay, QLD, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Due to technical issues our main telephone number (07) 49444333 is still not being redirected properly. We can be contacted by telephoning (07) 48364343 or by email to [email protected].

23.01.2022 WHY DO I NEED A WILL ANYWAY? A last Will and Testament is a legally binding document in which you stipulate how you want your estate to be dealt with in the event of your death. Making a Will allows you to provide for and protect your spouse, children and assets. You put the terms on how your estate is to be dealt with i.e. you have the final say! It is especially important if you have young children under the age of 18. Making a Will allows you the opportunity to appoint so...meone to be in charge of your estate and to carry out the directions you give in your Will. You can also appoint someone you trust to make decisions about the future of your children. If you die without a Will, the Queensland laws of intestacy which is outlined in Part 3 of the Succession Act, 1981, set out the rules of how your estate and assets will be distributed. Dying intestate will mean that your estate and assets may not be distributed to your beneficiaries in the way that you wish. There are specific rules as to how your estate will be divided if you do not have a Will. All in all, making a last Will and Testament gives you peace of mind knowing that you have taken the time now to think about your family’s future and how your death would affect them, both personally and financially. So don’t put off making a Will and save your loved ones from unnecessary stress and expense in the future. See more

20.01.2022 IS YOUR WILL IN ORDER? 30th November, 2015 to 4th December, 2015 is Will Week at bc & a solicitors Call us now to ask about our special Will Week rates... and book an appointment to make or update your Will. PH: (07) 4944 4333 105 Alfred Street, Mackay (Cnr Alfred & Sydney Street) [email protected] www.bcalaw.com.au See more

19.01.2022 Even though our Will Week has finished for this year, it is still not too late to have your Will finalised before Christmas so that you can enjoy the festive season with peace of mind knowing that your affairs are in order. The Partners and Staff extend to you the compliments of the Season. Our office will be closed from ... 5.00pm on the 23rd December, 2015 and will re-open at 8.30am on the 4th January, 2016. See more

19.01.2022 It’s Friday and today marks the final day of our Will Week. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff who made this week possible! Today is also the final day of our Will Week inspired Frequently Asked Questions. Remember, if you have a question that you want answered, please do not hesitate to email us or contact us for an appointment. And on that note, our final Frequently Asked Question for this week is... What is Probate? Probate is a document i...ssued by the Supreme Court to give a Will the effect of a court order. Sometimes, when there are significant assets in an estate, it is necessary for Probate to be obtained by the Executor so that estate assets can be dealt with by them. Financial institutions and other entities holding the estate assets may require Probate to ensure that the Will is valid and that the Executor is the proper person to whom the assets should be released to on behalf of the estate. The process of obtaining Probate includes advertising in the local paper and Queensland Law Reporter, giving notice to the Public Trustee, filing an application and affidavits ( including the original Will and death certificate) in the Supreme Court Registry. The Registrar checks that everything is in order before issuing the Probate document. If there is something wrong with the Will or someone contests the Executor’s right to apply for probate then the Registrar may require additional information and / or refer the application to be determined by a Supreme Court Judge.

19.01.2022 Winter is nearly here and our air-conditioning is finally working again! Thanks to all our clients who tolerated the hot humid conditions over the last six months when visiting our office. Your support has been much appreciated. As the new financial year is fast approaching, it is a good time to review your personal and financial plans to ensure that all is in order. If you haven't yet made a will and enduring power of attorney then don't leave it until it is too late! Having your documents in order can make things much easier for your family.

18.01.2022 We would like to announce that BC&A has now commenced our new monthly newsletter. This newsletter is a great contemporary way for our current and new clients to keep updated on what events, specials and deals we have going. Everyone is invited to read up on what is currently happening and feel free to share with your friends and family. If you would like to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

14.01.2022 Just a quick update to advise that our telephone system is back on line. From all of us here at BC&A Solicitors, we hope you have a fantastic weekend!

13.01.2022 We have moved! We are officially located at Level 1, 18 Brisbane Street, Mackay (upstairs in the Public Trustee Building at the corner of Brisbane and Gordon Streets). We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our telephone system and we appreciate your patience as we endeavour to get them up and running as soon as possible. During this time, we ask that you please email us at [email protected] for any queries or concerns that you may have. We apologise for the inconvenience caused during this time.

13.01.2022 Our usual phone number (07) 4944 4333 is still not being properly redirected. Our Telco Service providers are not able to tell us when this will be remedied. if you need to contact us please phone (07) 4836 4343 or email [email protected].

12.01.2022 CAN MY WILL BE CHALLENGED? The short answer is yes. Any Will can be challenged; however it is a different question as to whether or not the Will can be successfully challenged. There are a number of basis for challenging a Will. The main ones are challenges based on whether or not the person who made the Will understood what they were doing at the time the Will was made, whether or not they were unfairly influenced by someone when the Will was made, whether or not the ...Will was properly made and whether or not the Will made proper provision for those who were dependent on the Will maker. If you believe someone is likely to contest your Will, you cannot stop them from doing so, however you can make it difficult for them to be successful in any challenge by ensuring that your Will is properly made and that you are very clear about your wishes and the reasons why you have made your Will in that way. You may also consider taking steps during your life time to protect your assets from any potential claims. Your legal advisor can discuss your options with you.

11.01.2022 Hi All, Just a courtesy note to advise that we have recently changed our fax number and note that it is now 07 4953 3628. Do you need legal advice? Contact us today for an appointment with one of our experienced Solicitors. Which Solicitor? BC&A Solicitors...

10.01.2022 We are moving! From Wednesday August 10th BC&A Solicitors will be located at Level 1, 18 Brisbane Street, which is upstairs in the Public Trust building on the corner of Brisbane and Gordon Streets (just near the post office and across the road from Sydney Street Markets). We appreciate your support during this time and hope you will get acquainted with our new office soon! Our telephone and fax numbers will remain the same. There may be some technical issues during the trans...fer however, we will be working to ensure that any problems are fixed as soon as possible. Our service to you is our main priority so please do not hesitate to contact us either by telephone on 07 4944 4333 or by email at [email protected] if you have any questions about the move or if you would like to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced Solicitors. We look forward to working with you in our new location.

07.01.2022 WHEN SHOULD I REVIEW MY EXISTING WILL? As circumstances change, it is a good idea to check your Will every year to ensure that it still fits your situation. If you have married since making your Will then you will need to make a new one unless your existing Will was made in contemplation of that marriage. If you divorce or separate from your partner then you should consider whether or not you need to change your Will. If the people you have nominated as executors or gu...ardians die or become incapacitated then you should consider whether you need to make alternate appointments. Similarly, if someone you have nominated as a beneficiary dies before you then you may need to consider an alternate beneficiary. If you have left a gift to someone eg. I give my house to Mr Smith, but you then sell your house, you should consider whether or not you need to change your Will as the existing Will would be read as though the gift of the house was never made to Mr Smith. Simply changing your address or occupation does not affect the terms of your Will however changes in your relationships, assets and the circumstances of your appointed executors and beneficiaries are reasons to update your Will to ensure it reflects your current wishes.

06.01.2022 We are again experiencing difficulties with the redirection of our usual phone number (07) 4944 4333. If you are unable to reach us on that number, please try our alternate number (07) 4836 4343.

06.01.2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH THE REDIRECTION OF OUR TELEPHONE LINES, WE ARE PRESENTLY UNABLE TO RECEIVE INCOMING PHONECALLS. PLEASE CONTACT US VIA EMAIL: [email protected] AND WE WILL TELEPHONE YOU. WE ARE HOPING OUR TELCO SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL RESOLVE THE ISSUES AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. IN THE MEANTIME, WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.

04.01.2022 I HAVE BEEN APPOINTED EXECUTOR, WHAT DO I DO? The Executor is the decision maker regarding the estate. Their role is firstly to secure any assets of the estate and ensure suitable living arrangements are made for the deceased’s dependents and pets. Next they must to ensure suitable funeral arrangements are made. Then the Executor’s duties are to gather the assets of the deceased, ensure any outstanding bills, debts or liabilities are paid and then distribute the balance of ...the estate in accordance with the deceased’s Will. Generally, the Executor must notify the various entities with whom the deceased had dealings including Centrelink, Medicare, Electricity Providers, Telephone company, Insurers, employers, banks, etc and satisfy their requirements for the deceased’s interests to be dealt with. Depending on the nature and extent of the estate, the Executor may need to take legal advice and or apply for Probate of the Will in order to administer the estate.

01.01.2022 It’s Friday! Unfortunately we are still experiencing technical difficulties with our telephone system and so are unable to receive incoming calls, once again we appreciate your patience during this time and hope to have them up and running as soon as possible. For all queries or concerns, we ask that you please email us at [email protected].

01.01.2022 Happy New Year! We are back at work today after re-charging the batteries over the Christmas / New Year break. Wishing everyone a prosperous year ahead and looking forward to working with you in 2016!