For those coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, the process of notifying the various government departments, financial institutions and other organisations can be overwhelming in an already difficult time. There have been calls to streamline the process of notifying the organisations required to be notified when someone passes away, as […]
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If a person wants to donate their organs after their death, it is important that family and friends know. The Australian Organ Donor Register is the only national register to record your decision about donating your organ tissue for transplant after you die. To register as an organ donor, visit donatelife.gov.au It’s important that you […]
More“Deathbed Wills” are Wills that are created and executed when the Testator is already facing imminent death. Such Wills may sometimes be drafted in a rushed and hasty manner, especially where the Testator’s health is in very poor condition. However, if they meet all the requirements for a valid Will, they can still be considered […]
More Two of the most common questions that clients ask when a loved one dies are; “Do I need to apply for Probate?” And “What is Probate?” When a person dies, they leave behind assets and liabilities that are collectively known as their “estate”. All estates must be dealt with by someone, usually the Executor appointed in […]
More Wills creation may appear to be a straight forward process on a “standard-form” piece of paper. However, this is not the case. In a diverse world with many lifestyle options, it is not surprising that the Wills we leave are equally unique! Our Wills are one of the most important financial and personal planning documents […]
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Protecting your estate’s assets is at the forefront of our minds There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to drafting your Estate Planning documents, and at Baker Love Lawyers we take the time to draft them to the highest possible standard. Careful and considered preparation of your Estate Planning documents ensures that your intentions […]
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We have many years of experience in dealing with all aspects of Probate and deceased estates We understand that seeing a lawyer can be a daunting experience during such a difficult time, and we aim to make the process as simple and convenient as possible. The Executor of a Will must comply with various laws […]
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Estate, family, commercial and property laws are the cornerstones of our legal services When you choose Baker Love Lawyers, you’re partnering with a team of experts who are easy to talk to and will discuss with you, in plain English, the legal services that you require. Baker Love Lawyers has advised generations of Newcastle and […]
More Terry Morgan was a partner at Rutter Morgan from 1987 to 2006, until he joined Baker Love Lawyers. Areas of the law Terry is particularly experienced in include family law, de facto relationship law, business law and trusts, financial law, commercial law, real estate and conveyancing, rural and commercial properties, wills, estates and estate planning, […]
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Candice Bell is an experienced family lawyer who joined Baker Love Lawyers in 2020. Candice graduated from the Australian National University in 2015 with a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and was admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2016. Prior to this, Candice graduated from Southern Cross University […]
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