Solomon Hollett Lawyers in West Perth, Western Australia | Lawyer & law firm

Solomon Hollett Lawyers

Locality: West Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 6244 0985

Address: 3/33 Richardson Street 6005 West Perth, WA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 A lot of us are in or facing tricky times when it comes to our finances and with the mortgage often being our biggest liability often it is the first to suffer. So, what exactly happens when you can't pay and how can we help? Read on ..

25.01.2022 Karl Lagerfeld was known for extravagance and controversy in his lifetime, and it seems that he is no different in death. With an estate rumoured to be as worth as much as 400 million, his expectant beneficiaries are waiting with outstretched hands as French authorities investigate Lagerfeld’s complex asset structure, with suspicion that his various entities spanning the UK and Europe have been avoiding paying tax. To make matters more interesting, many are speculating tha...t Lagerfeld would have attempted to leave a sizeable amount to his cat Choupette, as he had previously famously stated he would. The ability to leave a portion of an estate to beloved family pets is actually a common question, and will makers often go to great lengths to ensure their ‘fur babies’ are well looked after when they go, but unfortunately, an animal cannot inherit as animals are not people, and are more accurately legally defined as property. See more

25.01.2022 Celebrity multi-millionaire estate disputes in the news (yet) again. This time it’s the late Hollywood producer and noted philanthropist Steve Bing who died this week, reportedly by a tragic suicide. Bing’s fortune, worth somewhere north of half a billion dollars is now up for dispute.... This case is not simple. They never are - but here, arguments have been raging for years already around the family money (Bing inherited a huge amount of his wealth at the tender age of 18) - and claims of paternity cases for his illegitimate children. One child, Damien, is the son of actor Liz Hurley and was proven by DNA to be Bing’s son. Another, Kira Kerkorian (whose father Kirk Kerkorian is a noted billionaire) was also found to be Bing’s daughter when a Private Eye hired by Kirk Kerkorian found Bing’s used dental floss in his garbage and tested its DNA. It’s not just that we are fascinated with celebrities - its that celebrities seem to have such incredibly complex lives. But the reality is their lives are no more complex than ours - its that there is just usually more at stake. Many of the issues that play out in these celebrity cases such as Will disputes, DNA testing for illegitimate children, fights over inheritance and family trusts, play out in Court cases of so called ‘ordinary families’ too. It brings home the fact that humans all lead complex lives - estate planning, Wills and trusts are all things that even us mere mortals need to take seriously, or avoid living in what might otherwise look like a celebrity drama.

23.01.2022 A very personal account here re the perils of not having a Will and the complexities this can bring for families at the worst possible time.

22.01.2022 We’re looking for an exceptional candidate with 1-3 years' PAE, experience in commercial litigation, commercial litigation drafting skills, general commercial drafting skills and a hunger to learn. Fast paced, Doyle’s awarded, small but growing firm with a strong client base Working closely with the Associates and Directors to progress your career and make your mark Commercial litigation, Commercial, Wills and estates, estate disputes... We're on the hunt for someone with 1-3 years' post admission with past experience in commercial litigation and front-end commercial drafting. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting skills (preferably with experience in drafting pleadings, affidavits, proofs of evidence, letters of advice, loan agreement, leases and similar documents) and willing to learn. Some wills and estates experience would be beneficial but is not essential. The Directors of SHL have a wealth of some 40 years' experience between them and come with first class reputations in their fields. We're a small but growing practice in West Perth with a focus on nurturing great legal minds, and delivering top tier client experiences and outcomes. Given the continued growth of our practice, we are looking for the next lawyer to join our successful firm specialising in commercial, commercial litigation, estate planning and estate litigation. Here is your chance to make your mark whilst developing and advancing your career within a dynamic, fast paced and friendly firm. Our people come first, and this role is a demonstration of just that both with genuine career opportunities and a genuine work/life balance with just the right mix of autonomy and guidance. Who are we looking for? An experienced lawyer with 1-3 years post admission experience across commercial and commercial litigation, with experience in estate litigation a plus A demonstrated passion and hunger for the law and a desire to make a real difference across the client base they will work closely with Someone with strong drafting skills and a keen eye for detail A strong and confident communicator, able to build rapport easily with clients and our wider networks Someone able to hit the ground running, able to work well autonomously and with their fellow team members A confident and calm practitioner with strong time management skills, efficiency and drive. This is an exciting, permanent, brand new, immediate-start role, based in West Perth. And, although we are looking for someone on a full-time basis we are willing to discuss flexible working arrangements. If this sounds like you, then please send your CV together with a covering letter to [email protected]. Or, for more information on the role, please contact Craig Hollett or Morgan Solomon on (08) 6244 0985. Applications of course will be treated with the strictest of confidence. We look forward to hearing from you.

21.01.2022 We have an introduction to make .... please meet the newest member of the Solomon Hollett family. Welcome to the firm Damon Van Kempen! Damon joins us as lawyer in the commercial litigation team, his background including experience in family, criminal and child protection law, with experience in alternative dispute resolution including negotiation, mediation and conciliation. ... Damon's passion for the law has also seen him undertake an impressive amount of pro bono work, with a particular interest in increasing youth awareness when it comes to financial literacy and consumer credit law. Welcome on board Damon!

20.01.2022 Morgan’s biggest crowd yet on a webinar! We’ve just snapped him presenting here to 400 authors this morning on the topic of estate planning and how best to protect their legacies. We’ll run more of these in the months ahead and share some of the key Q+As.

19.01.2022 The nation is still in the throes of Covid-19, with the State of Emergency still in force. However, the moratorium on landlords evicting tenants that has been on foot since March expires in about a month a half. That means many tenants will be at risk of eviction from October 1. Some tenants have been able to negotiate rent deferments during the last few months, but those will also come to an end soon too.... The net effect is there could be a lot of sudden evictions, but that depends entirely on the particular landlord, many of whom have also suffered severe financial losses during the pandemic. In WA, our necessary hard border with the East has sadly caused significant pain to the tourism and arts sectors in particular - and lots of workers in those industries have been hit very hard. Landlords may want to think twice about a sudden eviction at the moment as the hard border looks like it will remain in place for some time to come, and which means there may not be any new renters to take up an empty space. It is expected there will be some difficult discussions between landlords and tenants soon, if there haven’t already been. If you’d like us to assist with the strategies or the conversations themselves you know how to find us.

16.01.2022 Thrilled to again have been awarded with two Doyles Guide inclusions in their esteemed best law firm and best lawyers awards for 2020 in Wills and estates litigation. Thank you Doyles Guide - means the world to us. https://doylesguide.com/leading-wills-estates-litigation-l/ https://doylesguide.com/leading-wills-estates-litigation-l/

16.01.2022 Thanks Callum for the lovely feedback - very kind and we’ll make sure Sarah sees this now.

10.01.2022 Thanks Paul for the kind words we just found on your recent review, and congrats Brandon on another job brilliantly done.

08.01.2022 If you get in front of a copy of The West today check out the Business pages - Morgan with his hat on as Chair of the Perth Theatre Trust talking about keeping the arts industry viable in a time of lockdown.

07.01.2022 The High Court allowed the release of the Palace Letters today, against the wishes (and Court arguments) of the Federal Government and the Palace itself. The Letters are fascinating, and a little disturbing. Whilst they confirm that the Queen did not know about the Dismissal of the Whitlam Government before it happened, they also confirm that she was kept abreast of the entire situation right up to the event itself. The Palace Letters drag back up the whole incident of the D...ismissal and recontextualise it for us - a unique event in Australian history and now a unique perspective, from the man behind it, Governal General Kerr. The importance of these letters cannot be overstated - they allow a secret window into our nation’s history that has long been denied to us, but also reframe the whole question of our constitutional monarchy, and what place it has in modern Australia. The Australian archivist Jenny Hocking, who won the High Court appeal allowing the release of the Letters, has a very interesting take on it here.

05.01.2022 This is absolutely what is happening at the moment - and sadly we’re only just seeing the start of it. With financial pressures or the fear of what may be to come rife across the country, were seeing more elderly Australians at risk of being taken advantage of financially with younger generations looking to inappropriately secure an early inheritance. On the other side of the coin there are of course the genuine scenarios and smart strategies for generational wealth transfe...rs. If you’re looking to discuss how best to pass wealth from one generation to the next do speak with us about how best to achieve this. And importantly, if you know of, or suspect a case where financial elder abuse is at play, please also reach out and we can point you in the right direction and help you sound the alarm.

05.01.2022 Can I get out of my contract because of tough economic conditions? This news article involving Under Armour and the University of California looks set to test the limits of clauses that allow parties to terminate a contract as a result of tough economic conditions following COVID-19. It is suggested that Under Armour is seeking to terminate the contract with UCLA due to, amongst other reasons, the tough economic climate caused by the pandemic. Given the amount of money invol...ved, this is likely to play out in the Courts in the US over the next few years. Our advice is that before you seek to terminate a contract, do seek legal advice to make sure that you have grounds to terminate before you do anything else. You also need advice about the consequences that may flow from a termination, which could include a claim by the other party for breach of contract - ie whether you may be liable to pay damages, or if the other party may seek Court orders to prevent you from terminating the contract (an injunction) and requiring you to perform your obligations under the terms of the contract (an order for specific performance). If you require advice on terminating a contract or if someone is seeking to terminate a contract with you, simply get in touch.