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10/15/2014
Leon, Solicitor
Category: Australia Law
Satisfied Customers: 52,728
Experience: BEc Dip Ed, Dip Law (SAB) MTax (UNSW)
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My name is ***** ***** I am a NSW Solicitor. Thank you for your question, and will do my best to assist you with your question.
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Is your mum his carer and appointed guardian?
Has this been coming form other family members or the facility?
My name is ***** ***** I am a NSW Solicitor. Thank you for your question, and will do my best to assist you with your question.
I am sorry to hear about this.
Is your mum his carer and appointed guardian?
Has this been coming form other family members or the facility?
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