Let's celebrate witches! Did you know that the Scottish Witchcraft Act was passed in Scotland in 1563 and remained in effect for 175 years? Over 380 women were executed under the act, generally by … [Read more...]
Wills and Suspicious Circumstances
For a Will to be valid, the Testator (Will-maker) must have had ‘Testamentary Capacity.’ They must have understood and approved of the Will’s contents, and must have had sufficient mental … [Read more...]
The Cost of Estate Litigation
We have previously written about: The importance of having a properly-drafted Will; The role and responsibilities of Executors of a deceased Estate; and How to make a claim against an … [Read more...]
The Family Court Bombings – Justice Finally Served
After almost forty years, justice has finally been done in the infamous case of the "Family Court bombings". On 23 July 2020, Leonard John Warwick was found guilty of murdering a judge and two … [Read more...]
Our Values – Diversity, Tolerance, Professionalism, Justice, Compassion
At Martin Bullock Lawyers we have long thought about our values, and we try to practice them both in our professional lives and in our personal lives. The values that we espouse and try to live by … [Read more...]
Death and Taxes – Here’s a Solution!
160,000 Australians die each year, and many of them have outstanding tax debts. Whilst you might say good luck to that, the people left behind, including the executors, children and other family, … [Read more...]
Estate Planning & Advance Care – How to Have “The Talk” with Your Parents
This is the third post in our series about estate planning and advance care. The first post is about how to get the conversation started with your parents in relation to their estate planning and … [Read more...]
COVID-19: Updates to the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court
COVID-19 continues to ravage our legal system. The Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court have confirmed that they will continue to operate remotely, but soon final hearings will be conducted … [Read more...]
Estate Planning & Advance Care – The Plans You Should Discuss
This is the third post in our series about estate planning and advance care. The first post is about how to get the conversation started with your parents in relation to their estate planning and … [Read more...]
Preparing for Court
Going to court is stressful and difficult. Before you go to court, it is important that you get really good legal advice. You can do this through private lawyers, Legal Aid, or staff located at local … [Read more...]
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