Why should I pay a solicitor to write my will when I can do it myself for $30 with a DIY will kit?” – the Famous Last Words of Poor Schmuck Buck*. We’ve often heard these words uttered before; at the post office, family gatherings, funerals – you name it! As lawyers,...

ACON's Safe Place Program allows participating businesses to demonstrate that they’re welcoming, supportive and actively engaged with LGBTI communities. Gowland Legal is so proud to have been a member of this program for two, going on three, years and will continue to...

Having a child can be one of the most exciting times in your life. It is almost as if the gravity in the world shifts when your baby is born. It is definitely a time in which you may think about how fragile life is and consider what would happen to your loved ones...

Thank you to everybody who came to the Inaugural Gowland Awards held on 23 November 2016. It was a great night of calling out the worst domestic violence deniers and of course ‘superior’ canapes and beverages. Again, we would like to thank all the front line workers. ...

Consider what would happen to your pet if something caused you to lose capacity. Do you have someone that you trust to provide for your pet in this event if there is no provision of money? Gowland Legal suggests that it is worthwhile considering this when you are...

What is testamentary guardianship? Testamentary guardianship is appointing someone who will care for any of your children as well as make crucial decisions about their welfare, education and maintenance until the age of 18. For any parent it is essential to consider...

The following story is fictional and does not represent actual events but rather serves as a cautionary reminder to purchasers’ of the importance of commissioning pre-purchase building and pest reports. Tucked away under the dining room floor boards of a 5 Rose...

The unfortunate has happened and your marriage has broken down. You are now visiting a solicitor and receiving an overwhelming amount of advice. After receiving advice about Family Law in regards to your Will it is likely 1 of 2 things will happen: The solicitor will...