Cunninghams-The Law Practice in Bathurst, New South Wales | Estate planning solicitor

Cunninghams-The Law Practice

Locality: Bathurst, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6332 9591

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24.01.2022 If only these books could talk... Imagine the people they've seen and the conversations they've heard.

23.01.2022 Last week we saw the announcement of new drink driving laws giving NSW police the power to issue an immediate three-month licence suspension notice and fine for novice, special or lowrange drinkdriving offences. This has been justified by the NSW Government on the basis they will reduce the pressure on the states court system.

22.01.2022 A peep over the shoulder of Shane never reveals the same thing. Each case or matter he handles is completely different. His day bounces between district court for a criminal matter to a bank for the purchase or sale of a property and then back to the office for a family law conference. No two days are the same!

22.01.2022 You can now book appointments with us online! Hop onto our website and book your next conference or telephone appointment

22.01.2022 Are you a builder or tradesman? We offer discounted Conveyancing to all our local tradies. Call the office to find out more

21.01.2022 In these uncertain times, one absolute certainty is our mortality, albeit hopefully later rather than sooner. It is therefore important to have your affairs in order through the preparation of a Will. A Will is a legal document which sets out who will receive your property and possessions when you die.... When you have a valid Will, you give yourself the best chance of making sure your assets go where you want them to. If you die without a valid Will (referred to as dying intestate), the rules of determine how your assets are to be distributed. Usually, this means all your assets will pass to your spouse. If you do not have a spouse, the order of relatives who are eligible to inherit is children, parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins. However, the situation becomes more complex if you have a legal spouse and a de facto spouse (i.e. you have separated and have a new unmarried partner), or if you have children from different relationships. Further, if you die without a Will and without eligible relatives, your estate will pass to the State. The intestacy rules usually only let your family members inherit from you so having a valid Will is essential if you want to leave gifts to friends or charities. To complicate things even further, in our modern society, there is an ever-increasing rate of blended families, a family consisting of a couple, children they may have had together and children from previous relationships. The complexities involved in drafting a Will that appropriately addresses the competing interests in such cases cannot be overstated. Our experience in this area and the capacity to draw upon the advice of a specialist Barrister means you can feel comfortable that your wishes can be fulfilled, and the risk of contest being significantly reduced.

19.01.2022 Any kind of legal matter can be a really tough time in someone's life and Shane aims to get a solution to all matters as soon as possible, with as little anxiety as can be. Shanes purpose in pursuing a career in law was fundamentally to assist people through complex and often anxious periods of time with understanding, compassion and empathy, whilst at the same time offering objective, clear and concise advice about any particular matter.

18.01.2022 Shane prides himself on providing a personalised and professional service. He can't hide that he is also a proud family man.

18.01.2022 We can assist you with the sale, purchase or lease of a home, business or commercial property Send us a message or give us a call for more information

17.01.2022 MENTAL HEALTH We place a huge level of importance on our clients' mental health. Did you know that since June 2014, Shane has been a Part-Time Member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal of NSW. The Mental Health Review Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body constituted under section 140 of the Mental Health Act 2007. Its functions operate for people receiving either involuntary or voluntary treatment under the Mental Health Act and forensic and correctional patients under the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990.

16.01.2022 Not from Bathurst? Did you know we have an office based in Blayney and Shane has clients all over the Central West. Shane regularly appears in Cowra, Orange, Lithgow and Dubbo Courts. Get in contact today to organise a meeting 6332 9591

15.01.2022 Do you have a Will? We offer packages for Wills, Powers of Attorney and Forms of Enduring Guardian. These packages include initial consultation for instruction taking, preparation of documents, meeting with you to sign your documents and safe storage of you completed package.

13.01.2022 Are you thinking about buying or selling property? Our practice does a lot of conveyancing. We can assist you with residential and commercial sales and purchases. Shane's aim is to make the process as smooth and easy as possible - which we all know sounds like a fantasy in property, but is often achieved in our office.

12.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the wonderful mums out there. We hope you have a great day.

11.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW? Here is a bit of trivial information about us - did you know that Shane was a member of the NSW Police from 1992-2002 and then worked as a police prosecutor for some years before moving into private practice?

10.01.2022 Did you know we can come and visit you at home or in hospital if you are unwell or unable to get to our office?

09.01.2022 We are now closed until the 6th of January 2020. We wish all our clients a safe and happy Christmas and new year. See you all in 2020

06.01.2022 We offer representation and advice regarding all manner of Family Law matters. We know this can be an incredibly stressful ordeal, and we aim to keep our clients as comfortable and informed as possible. Call the office for more information

06.01.2022 How nice is it to finally see some rain? We have been able to have our shutters open without a fear of frying today and it's been delightful!

06.01.2022 Did you know we can assist you with: - Drafting & updating wills - Applying for Probate - Assistance with claims against wills & estates... - Deceased estate claims / defending deceased estates - Estate planning administration - Letters of Administration (in the event that a will is deemed invalid) - Supreme Court estate litigation - Assistance with the Family Provision Act 1982 Call us today for more information 6332 9591

06.01.2022 Have you checked out our website yet? You can now pay bills or put money into trust for future bills through the website.

05.01.2022 A sneak peak into the office this morning sees Shane madly scheduling 2020 court dates and working out how many copies of himself he needs to make for the year to be in 10 places at once

05.01.2022 We are back on deck for 2020 this week. Our fingers and toes and crossed in the hope that the days will return to this and the smoke will disappear. Our thoughts are with all the victims of these awful fires and the firefighters working tirelessly to save as much as they can of peoples livelihoods and family homes. ... We are desperately hoping for rain

04.01.2022 Nothing gets past reception when it's your wife behind the front desk.

04.01.2022 Sometimes you need a lawyer in the worst of circumstances and Shane does his best to make those awful times a bit easier. We offer home and hospital visits for clients unable to get to the office in the hope that a stressful situation doesn't have to be made more uncomfortable.

03.01.2022 A separation is a really tough time for any couple and family to go through. It can also be quite difficult to access the right information and advice. If youre after information or help with a separation, book an appointment with Shane.

02.01.2022 COVID-19 and service delivery It goes without saying, we are all experiencing unprecedented challenging times. Our paramount priority is the health and safety of our staff and you, our clients.... We are therefore following Government advice on COVID-19 and have implemented appropriate management strategies. We continue to provide face to face appointments subject to you confirming that you have not recently travelled overseas, have not reported symptoms of cold or influenza and are free of any of other Coronavirus symptoms. We assure you that our staff have not recently travelled overseas, have no reported symptoms of cold or influenza and are free of any other Coronavirus symptoms. In addition to the continuation of face to face appointments, we have also implemented measures to readily conduct video and/or telephone conferencing if necessary or if it be our clients preference. If you are unsure about your options or would like to have a further discussion on this, please feel free to contact our office where our dedicated team is able to guide you through the process. We certainly hope these measures will be short-lived, and we want to assure you of our dedication to providing continuity of service to you. These temporary arrangements will in no way hinder or prejudice the effective representation of your matter by us. Please be assured we are well placed to give the best possible service in the meantime. The Court and Tribunal arrangements in response to COVID-19 have been consolidated on the NSW Law Society website and can be accessed from the following link:- https://www.lawsociety.com.au//impact-covid-19-legal-profe

02.01.2022 Did you know we take after hours appointments? We know our clients are busy and legal matters can often be stressful so we try to ease the burden by meeting with you when its most convenient

02.01.2022 Did you know Shane was a member of the NSW Police Force for 12 years. He has seen the law from both side of the court room and gained invaluable experience from doing so.

01.01.2022 Every now and then, a road trip beckons for Shane and his youngest daughter to travel to far flung parts of the country to compete at equestrian events. The endless hours of travel are cherished as time to catch up with what is happening in the world of young teenagers. Usually to be told he doesn't have a clue

01.01.2022 Did you know Shane is an accredited criminal law specialist with The Law Society of NSW? Shane has been practicing in criminal for over 20 years - some of which was as a police prosecutor.

01.01.2022 Do you know the meaning behind the scales of justice? Most believe that it is an "eye for an eye" concept but, in fact they are a symbol of measurement of the strength of either side of a case - a balancing of the evidence if you will. They are usually seen held by Lady Justice who typically wears a blindfold (to represent impartiality), holds a sword (to depict authority held by the judicial system) and wears a toga (a symbol of the status that the legal system holds). Her presence and meaning dates back to Ancient Roman times. And there is your fun fact for the week!