Although road accidents are slowly declining, that doesn’t mean that the likelihood of getting into a car crash is as well. Budget Direct found that of the 100,000 registered drivers in Australia, 64% of them were involved in a car accident — no matter if they were driving or not — at some point in their lifetime. Depending on how
For many, the first time they come across the legal requirements and stipulations of estate planning for a will is when they are prepared to write their own. Other times, someone may be appointed to be the executor or trustee of the will and must manage the affairs of the person who has passed away. However, there are times when
https://youtu.be/5ziDyz9Xevo The Royal Commission into Aged Care noted in its 2022 news report that the next generation of retirees will more than triple in 2058. Because the Australian government is largely responsible for funding the care of the aging population, agencies have reported additional money allocations for this demographic and increased spending plans (pledging 4% more) by 2030-2031. However, with
Total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance is designed to provide financial support to people who have suffered life-changing injuries or illnesses and are unable to return to work. But there are many examples of where someone may be deemed totally and permanently disabled, yet they later rejoin the workforce. For example, new medications, therapies and rehabilitation techniques could alleviate symptoms
People often associate total and permanent disability (TPD) with illness or physical injury. As a consequence, many don’t think it’s worth claiming TPD for mental health issues because the process seems more difficult to navigate and the illness harder to prove and get approved. This article will demonstrate that this is not the case and highlight the steps you can
Processing the loss of a loved one while deciding on the logistics of what comes next, is a difficult and sensitive situation for everyone involved. Family and friends closest to the deceased sometimes feel a sense of chaos as they try to get everything together for the funeral, as well as manage their loved one’s estate and last will and
In the spirit of reconciliation GMP Law acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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