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Many young people tend to think they don’t need a Will. Paying rent, coping with a healthy HECS/HELP debt or expanding the cooking repertoire beyond breakfast foods is just about as much adulting as they can handle. We’ve all been there. Here’s 5 common reasons why young people think they don’t need a Will – […]

Have you been named as an Executor of a will and are not quite sure what you have to do or what your obligations are? Not to worry. HKH have compiled a list of our Executor FAQs – read on! What is an Executor? An Executor is a person appointed in a Will to administer […]

HKH is thrilled to announce that Peta Rogers has been promoted to the position of Associate within the firm. Congratulations Peta! Peta works in our litigation, commercial, and estate planning teams and her practice includes all aspects of commercial law through to complex commercial and planning disputes and estate planning advice. Peta has extensive experience […]

Now that all Australians will be able to marry, HKH have put together a list all newlyweds need to do. It may not be as fun as finding your special outfit or sampling wedding cakes but it will ensure you and your spouse are cared for. We guarantee it will cost less than the wedding […]

There have been numerous reports of dog attacks in the ACT recently, often leaving the victims with serious injuries requiring hospitalisation or in the most serious cases, even death. A dog attack can be a frightening and traumatic experience, leaving not only serious physical effects, but often psychological conditions including a fear of dogs, flashbacks […]

Have you been appointed as an Attorney? Are you clear on what powers you can and cannot exercise as an Attorney? What is an Attorney? An Attorney is someone who has been appointed under a Power of Attorney to manage the affairs of another person, often but not always, when they have lost capacity to […]

If you are looking to buy a house in the ACT, HKH can help guide you through the process. See our most frequently asked questions below: Q: What is a conveyance? A: A conveyance is the legal transfer of title from one person to another. Q: I negotiated a 5% deposit. Why does the contract […]

HKH and its partners are proud to have been included in the 2017 edition of the Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. The Doyle’s Guide is a peer reviewed listing of the best firms and lawyers across Australia and we are honoured to be recognised in the following categories: Leading Wills and Estates Litigation […]

The ACT is set to have one of the biggest changes to stamp duty come into effect next week when the ACT Government introduces a new ‘barrier free model’, designed to make it easier and simpler for purchasers to pay stamp duty. Under the current model, stamp duty must be assessed and paid before settlement. […]

Drones are the latest “it” gadget for many – you have probably already seen (or heard!) them buzzing past your home or in the park, or you may even own one yourself. Drones are increasingly being used by businesses and individuals across Australia, whether it be to deliver goods, check stock, photograph property or just […]