“The Law and You”

Each week John Fradgley of Bell Legal Group presents a radio talk-back show on 4CRB called ‘The Law and You’ where listeners call in and ask John their questions about a wide range of legal issues.

Listen to two of the shows from January of this year below:

22 January 2019

In this episode John discusses:

• What happens to your Estate if you die intestate (without a Will);
• Potential impact of a de facto relationship on the provisions of a person’s Will which purports to leave the Estate to his siblings instead of his partner;
• What are the best alternatives in Estate Planning when you have assets in various international jurisdictions;
• How long do you have to bring an application for property settlement from the date of decree absolute in divorce proceedings;
• Can a brother contest a Will in the UK;
• Do adjoining owners in an industrial/commercial Body Corporate development have any rights when one owner is seeking to redevelop their Lot;
• How can you ensure that a property owned by you with one of your children and their spouse will go to the survivors on your passing rather than to an estranged child?

 

29 January 2019

In this episode John discusses:

• Do beneficiaries or executors need to be notified of changes you make to your Will;
• What happens when a mortgagee takes possession of your property and what obligation do they have to keep you informed;
• What happens if one of the beneficiaries is living in the family home when the surviving parent passes away and refuses to vacate;
• What happens to a jointly owned share portfolio when one of the owners passes away?

 

Please note the topics discussed in these radio shows are general in nature. They are not legal advice and should not be taken as such. If you have a legal query and would like advice or assistance, please call us on 07 5597 3366 or complete the ‘Contact Us’ form below.