Questions for lawyers Found 360

My mother passed away and left almost everything to my sibling, giving me only a token amount. I helped care for her for years and feel this is unfair. Can I challenge the will, and on what basis? I am not sure where to start or who I should be contacting about this.

Water damage appeared in my ceiling and the insurer sent an assessor who said the leak came from a worn pipe fitting, so the claim was declined under a wear and tear exclusion. I have paid premiums for years without a claim. Can they really refuse?

A few months after settlement we discovered moisture damage in the walls and a poorly built deck that is not properly attached. The seller said the house was sold as is. Can we claim against the seller or the builder, and how long do we have?

I created images with an AI tool for my product packaging and marketing. A competitor says I may be infringing copyright, and I am wondering whether I actually own the images I generated. What is the legal position?

We are about to buy a small cafe business and the seller wants a quick deal. The financials look reasonable but we have limited experience of acquisitions. What legal due diligence should we do, and what should the sale agreement protect us against?

I received a letter from Inland Revenue saying that they are conducting a risk review or audit of my business’s tax affairs for the past few years. I have never been through this before and I am anxious about what it involves.

I run a small business and I am not sure exactly what financial records I am required to keep, or how long I have to keep them for in case Inland Revenue asks questions. What does the law require? I have never dealt with anything like this before and would like to understand my options clearly.

I booked a delivery for some goods with a well-known freight company, and at the last minute they cancelled, saying only that the goods did not meet their carriage requirements, without further explanation. Can they simply refuse to carry goods like this?

I am pregnant and am considering an abortion but I do not know how the law works or whether I need someone’s permission. I am also worried about confidentiality. What are the legal rules? I have tried asking around but nobody seems to give me a clear answer.

I work irregular shifts as a casual employee at a hospitality venue and I am not sure what I am entitled to. My employer says casuals do not get any leave or public holiday pay. Is that right? I am not sure where to start or who I should be contacting about this.