Description

In this week's episode, Simon inquired about his grandchildren's right to contest his mother's will, with Nick explaining that they can if their mother (the deceased's child) passed away. Danny sought advice regarding his nephew's criminal defamation charge where the evidence was missing, and Nick advised pursuing legal aid and challenging the prosecution's case. Mark, an Uber driver, recounted being falsely imprisoned by Australia Post, to which Nick confirmed a potential civil claim for false imprisonment, though noted the high threshold for damages under the Civil Liabilities Act. Milton, an aspiring law student, asked for undergraduate course tips, and Nick suggested a commerce degree or anything that adds value. Finally, Robert sought assistance enforcing a court order against a former tenant and was advised by Nick on steps to locate the tenant and apply for substituted service.

Topics Discussed:

Will contests by grandchildren

Defamation with missing evidence

False imprisonment claims

Law study and career advice

Enforcing court orders against tenants

Tax deductibility of childcare

Cyber security concerns