Commentary added on national recognition of domestic violence orders scheme
Asset test thresholds
The asset test threshold amounts have been updated in the wills retainer instruction precedents.
Leases – new sublease precedents
Three new sublease precedents have been added to the Leases publication:
- Sublease – retail
- Sublease – commercial industrial
- Sublease – rural
Wills – resignation of trustee
A provision has been included in the will precedents to provide for the resignation of a trustee without being replaced, provided one remains.
Dogs and cats
The Neighbourhood Disputes publication was updated to reflect amendments to the Dog and Cat Management Act which commenced 1 July 2017
Probate filing fees
The Supreme Court Probate filing fees have been updated in the retainer instructions and in the costs agreements. 1 July 2017
Estate filing fees
The costs agreements and retainer instructions have been updated to reflect changes to the Supreme Court filing fees.
Businesses changing hands
The commentary was updated to include an expanded discussion about employment agreements and the handling of employee entitlements when a business changes hands.
Assets and liabilities list
A new ‘tear off’ assets and liabilities list has been added to the retainer instructions Wills, powers of attorney precedent. This list may assist clients when they wish to provide more detail in their planning, as well retained by the client with their personal documents.
SA – Changes to Cats and Dogs legislation
Some amendments to the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 came into effect 1 July 2017 including new registration categories: Standard Dog – for a de-sexed and micro-chipped dog; and Non-standard Dog – being all other dogs including dogs for breeding and working dogs on farms.
Coming in on 1st August new minimum welfare conditions that must be met.
Further requirements associated with de-sexing and micro chipping will come into force 1st July 2018.