1.  What is a power of attorney? Under the Powers of Attorney Act 2003 (NSW) and Powers of Attorney Regulation 2024 a Power of Attorney (PoA) is a legal document that allows you (the principal) to appoint someone (an attorney) to manage your financial and legal affairs. It is a crucial plan...

As the legal profession begins to integrate generative AI tools into everyday practice, questions about its ethical use and professional responsibility arise. While these technologies can assist with research, streamline drafting, and simplify repetitive tasks, they do not and cannot replace the ...

The Harman obligation—often referred to as the "Harman undertaking"—is a fundamental rule of practice in Australian litigation. It imposes a substantive legal obligation on parties, their legal representatives, and others who receive documents or information through compulso...

There are several steps that you need to take to setup a Special Disability Trust. The first step is to get legal advice from someone who specialises in Special Disability Trusts. A lawyer can help you ensure that the trust deed complies with all legal requirements. Secondly you should get accoun...

A Special Disability Trust is a legal trust created to enable families in Australia to financially provide for a person in their family with a severe disability. The trust allows for private financial provision for the future care and accommodation needs. There can only be one beneficiary to the ...