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What Happens If I Don’t Have Powers Of Attorney?

What happens if a loved one does not have the mental capacity to understand and therefore make important documents such as Powers of Attorney?...
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Reviewing Your Standard Agreements: Unfair Contract Terms

The very last thing our Canny business owners want to do is think about whether their standard terms and conditions are compliant with the latest...
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Does My Stepchild Have A Right To Claim On My Estate?

When making, altering or updating their Will, many people ask the question "Do I need to provide for my stepchild or stepchildren?"...
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Welcome To The New Year + Insight

Now we’re off to a fresh start for 2024, we’d like to welcome you to Canny Insight – legal support for your business without the...
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Who Gets Pet Custody In A Separation?

They are there for you when times get tough, and they provide you with unconditional love. What happens to pets when their owners go through...
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Unfair Contract Terms: What Do The New Laws Mean For You Or Your Business?

Unfair Contract Terms: What Do The New Laws Mean For You Or Your Business? Written by: Legal Team   At Canny Group, we like to...

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What Is An Intervention Order + How Do I Get One?

There are many names used by people to describe what is known in Victoria, as an Intervention Order (IVO for short)....
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Let’s Talk… Divorce -VS- Separation

People are often hesitant to proceed with a separation and/or divorce as they are concerned as to the effects that it may have on their...
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Succession Planning

A business can understandably take up most of your focus, it's always important to keep one eye on the future!...
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What Is Deceased Estate Administration?

A 'deceased estate' can be made up of assets such as residential property, bank accounts, shares and other investments....
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Capital Gains Tax + Stamp Duty In Family Law

The most common concessions utilised by separated spouses are the capital gains roll-over relief provisions and the stamp duty exceptions...
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What Happens To My Investment Property In A Divorce?

Sometimes we receive questions from couples who are divorcing about the capital gains tax consequences of the divorce. More often, though, we don't get questions...

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