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At HKH we hear this all the time, “I’m too young to have a Power of Attorney”, “I have joint bank accounts, I don’t need a Power of Attorney”, “I don’t have any assets anyway, I don’t need a Will or Power of Attorney”. A Power of Attorney is only for the elderly, right? Wrong. […]

The loss of a family member is always a difficult time, but it can become more distressing to learn that you have not been included in the family member’s Will. It’s even more distressing if the matter turns into a full-blown dispute amongst family members. What does the law say? Generally, a person may leave […]

In a first of its kind for the region, HKH has partnered with the ALS over the last five months to support the provision of legal services to Aboriginal people in the Canberra region. One of HKH’s solicitors has undergone a periodic secondment at the Aboriginal Legal Service, assisting with and appearing in criminal defence […]

We all know that a bank can secure a loan by registering a mortgage over land. But what if you are a small business owner who has leased out valuable equipment or advanced stock to another company? Can you take measures to protect your interests to ensure you are not left out of pocket? The […]

Many parents regard it worthwhile lending or giving money to their children to help them buy a home. But, there’s a very big difference between giving and lending. When you don’t have proper documentation that establishes that the money handed over is a loan, it’s not a loan. If you are lending or gifting money […]

  Eating a meal out at your favourite restaurant should be delicious, enjoyable and most all safe. The possibility of ending up in hospital sick from the experience probably doesn’t even cross your mind, nor should it. Unfortunately, food poisoning can and does happen all too often, causing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, […]

Canberra is the cycling capital of Australia, with more cyclists per capita than any other city. We’re lucky enough to have great a network of bike paths to explore our beautiful city. Whether you cycle yourself, or know family, friends or colleagues who do, you can probably imagine how devastating a serious cycling accident can […]

When you purchase a property off the plan, you expect to receive it in immaculate condition. After all, it’s brand new! Unfortunately, at HKH, all too often we see developers cutting corners when it comes to property finishes and being a little on the lazy side when it comes to repairing property defects. This can […]

What happens if you are left a specific gift in a Will which no longer exists? Let’s just say you are left the proceeds of a bank account by a family member which had a million dollars in it at the time they wrote their Will. At the time of death you discover that particular […]

Every Christmas Santa Claus faces serious workplace injury in working on the roof of houses across the world delivering presents to children. With no harnesses, no scaffolding, no handrails, or safety mesh it’s a wonder Santa has survived to tell the tale! Unfortunately this risk is real for many ACT workers who are faced with […]