Legal Matters & Advice

  What is DUI? Why DUI is very dangerous? What are the penalties for driving under the influence? DUI is short for Driving under the Influence (of alcohol or drugs). This is very common violation in the whole world. The lives lost because of DUI are too many to count. It is a major contributor for injuries and fatalities in every country worldwide. In every 4 DUI offenders there is 1 fatality (Australian Data). That ratio of 4:1 is the proof that driving under the influence of alcohol is very dangerous and life-threatening, not only for the drivers but also the innocent lives that becomes a collateral damage when an accident occurs. So when you know to yourself that you are not capable of driving because of the presence of the alcohol in your system, STOP, REST, and be SOBER before driving your car. In Australia, there is a law for drunk driving. Road Traffic Act 1974 outlines the different drunk driving offences and associated penalties. If you are charged with drunk driving, the

                           What are the common reasons why people contest a will? How much does contesting a will usually costs?                 When a person died, his or her tangible and intangible assets are still present on earth. So, what happened to these assets? Relatives are the most favorable to inherit these said assets. When the deceased is unable to create a last will and testament, the relatives used to divide these assets themselves. This may cause ruckus within the family, some might say they must inherit more than the other, and the other relatives may say likewise. This is the most common reason why there are contests on wills.                 As per Org Law, contesting a will is eligible for the following; spouse, which includes: legally married couples, de facto couples, same sex couples, registered partnership, former spouse (in limitation); children, which include: biological child, stepchild, adopted child; a dependent, which includes: parent of the deceased,