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PREVENTATIVE LEGAL SERVICES Legal Consultation Services
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| Telephone or personal consultations and advice, concerning any legal matter, be it personal and/or business. Benefits under this section are limited to up to one (1) hour per matter of legal consultation and advice concerning the matter. Additional consultation or advice on the same subject matter at a preferred member discount rate. | |||||||||
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Legal Correspondence Services (One subject matter per letter) |
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| Up to two (2) letters per year at a priority member rate (one (1) per half year non-cumulative). All other correspondence including additional letters and phone calls to third parties at a preferred member discount rate. | |||||||||
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Contract/Document Review and Preparation (One subject matter per contract or document) |
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| Review one (1) personal contract or document per year at a priority member rate (non-cumulative). Review one (1) personal business legal contract/document per year at a priority member rate(non-cumulative). Prepare one (1) personal legal contract/document per year at a priority member rate(non-cumulative). Additional contracts/documents at a preferred member discount rate. |
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Wills |
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Up to two (2) simple wills, including enduring powers of attorney, (primary member plus spouse or partner) plus one (1) hour each year after first membership year for review to make any changes. Estate planning and support services available at a preferred member discount rate.
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LAND LAW |
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Settlement fees charged on the sale or purchase of land or property being for your primary place of residence will be at a flat rate of $500 for this service. Settlement fees on the sale or purchase of investment property or land will be at a $500 for this service. Where court orders/variations to a title apply then settlement fees will be at a flat rate of $800. Conditions may apply and this section of your plan should be read in conjunction with contract terms and conditions.
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BANKING & FINANCE |
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The covered member may have interpreted, reviewed and prepared by the Legal Service Provider any personal mortgages, bills of sale, charges or other personal security documents in which the covered member is a contracting party. The covered member, during normal business hours, may receive telephone or personal consultation and correspondence, concerning any legal matter relating to loan recovery, mortgagee sales, foreclosures and enforcement of securities, including bills of sale, charges and other debt securities of which the covered member is contracted as the borrower or provider , lender or recipient of security at a preferred member discount rate.
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MOTOR VEHICLE/RECREATION CRAFT LEGAL SERVICES |
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Defence for civil or criminal charges/drivers licence assistance (extraordinary and special) personal injury and property damage claims. Up to twelve (12) hours total aggregate of consultation, preparation and actual court time per annum , (non-cumulative) at a priority member rate. Additional hours at a preferred member discount rate.
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FAMILY/DE FACTO LAW |
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The primary member may receive at the sole discretion of the Legal Service Provider, telephone or personal consultation, during normal business hours, concerning any Family Law or de-facto relationship matter. Cover includes review, consultation, letters to third parties and representation on any Family Law or de-facto relationship law matters. Up to nine (9) hours total aggregate of solicitors time per annum (non -cumulative) at a priority member rate. All additional hours at a preferred member discount Rate.
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EMPLOYMENT & WORKPLACE RELATIONS |
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The covered member may have reviewed by the Legal Service Provider any Workplace Agreements or Contracts of Employment in which the covered member is a contracting party. In addition provision is made for assistance with any claim for unfair dismissal, unpaid contractural entitlements, harrassment or discrimination and workers compensation issues including advice, preparation and representation at a preferred member discount rate.
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/HEALTH PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE |
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The covered member may have reviewed and investigated by the Legal Service Provider any cause of action against a medical/dental/health professional or a hospital for a negligent medical/dental/health procedure where the covered member is an aggrieved party. Up to eight (8) hours total aggregate of Solicitor’s time per annum, (non-cumulative) at a priority member rate. Additional hours at a preferred member discount rate.
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COURT PROCEEDINGS |
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| Membership provisions for the defence or pursuit of a civil or criminal matter at a priority member rate. | |||||||||
| Membership Year 1. twelve (12) hours total - six (6) hours of which is for legal services prior to trial. | |||||||||
| Membership Year 2. fourteen (14) hours total - seven (7) hours of which is for legal services prior to trial. | |||||||||
| Membership Year 3. sixteen (16) hours total - eight (8) hours of which is for legal services prior to trial. | |||||||||
| Membership Year 4. eighteen (18) hours total - nine (9) hours of which is for legal services prior to trial. | |||||||||
| Membership Year 5. twenty (20) hours total - ten (10) hours of which is for legal services prior to trial. | |||||||||
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From the sixth membership year onwards your membership will include a total of twenty two (22) hours of solicitors time, eleven (11) hours of which is for legal services prior to trial. Additional hours at a preferred member discount rate.
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INCOME TAXATION LEGAL SERVICES |
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Total of three (3) hours total aggregate of legal services per annum at a priority member rate when notified in writing by the ATO of an audit of income tax return or when ordered to appear at the offices of the ATO. Benefit includes consultation, advice, negotiation and representation. Additional hours at a preferred member discount rate.
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LEGAL SHIELD |
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If you or a spouse or partner is detained or arrested by a member of the police service in your state or territory, you have twenty four (24) hour legal emergency telephone access to a PPL duty officer or solicitor for assistance or legal advice and representation, if necessary. If you find yourself involved in an accident as a motorist, cyclist or other road user you have access to legal advice and support for personal injury compensation, along with recovery of medical expenses, hire car charges, vehicle repairs, loss of earnings, damage to personal property and any other uninsured losses associated with an accident. View LegalShield Plan for detailed information on coverage included as part of this plan.
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OTHER LEGAL SERVICES |
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Other legal services not specifically provided for by this plan are provided at a discount rate of 20% off the Legal Service Provider's standard hourly rate for representation or service. This includes matters either pre-existing by their nature or currently on foot and being dealt with or requiring legal action as a result of a prior occurrence or arrangement.
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PLEASE NOTE: A Priority Member rate means 35% off the Legal Service Provider’s standard hourly rate for the given legal service. A Preferred Member Discount rate means 25% off the Legal Service Provider’s standard hourly rate for the given legal service. Applicants must have a valid seniors card or pension card to apply for the Value Plan. This plan costs $26.00/month + (GST). |
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