Wills & Estates Q&A
13 Oct Wills & Estates Q&A
Can I challenge a will? You may be able to challenge a will on a number of grounds, provided you are eligible to do so....
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Where to start with a Deceased Estate
11 Oct Where to start with a Deceased Estate
Managing the estate of a deceased friend or loved one can be a very overwhelming task. Aside from processing the sadness of loss, you have the added pressure of honouring someone’s wishes while trying to understand jargon in a complicated legal process. The first question you...
JobKeeper – commonly asked questions
30 Sep JobKeeper – commonly asked questions
Do you have questions about the recent changes to JobKeeper? We have all the answers you need to know right now....
Covid-19: Electronic and remote signing of documents and Deeds – what you need to know.
28 Sep Covid-19: Electronic and remote signing of documents and Deeds – what you need to know.
Temporary laws addressing issues relating to the signing and witnessing of documents have been passed in almost all Australia jurisdictions. So can we all sigh a big relief and know that life and business should be easier? No, not quite....
Risks when purchasing off the plan properties
16 Sep Risks when purchasing off the plan properties
Buying off the plan is where you enter into a Contract to purchase a property prior to the completion of the construction of the dwelling or prior to the registration of the plan of subdivision(strata or otherwise). There are risks associated with purchasing off the plan...
New protections for “Off the Plan” Purchases
14 Sep New protections for “Off the Plan” Purchases
New laws commencing on 1 September 2020 are designed to protect purchasers of off the plan apartments. The New Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act has commenced as part of the New South Wales Government's objectives to have a better framework to protect consumers...
The COVID-19 Leasing Code of Conduct in Action
10 Sep The COVID-19 Leasing Code of Conduct in Action
In a recent court case in the Supreme Court of New South Wales the application of the Leasing Code of Conduct for the COVID-19 pandemic was called into action....
High Court Decision clarifies meaning of a “Working Day” in the context of Personal Leave entitlements of employees
02 Sep High Court Decision clarifies meaning of a “Working Day” in the context of Personal Leave entitlements of employees
The High Court has recently overturned a decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia in relation to the entitlements of employees to personal leave....
How do I cover myself for issues which may arise in a contract due to a Pandemic?
31 Aug How do I cover myself for issues which may arise in a contract due to a Pandemic?
The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to give consideration to incorporating clauses in contracts to cover situations where supply chains may be impacted and/or restrictions are imposed on a party to a contract which may prevent them from being able to perform their...
Risks of Do It Yourself Wills and Estate Planning
17 Aug Risks of Do It Yourself Wills and Estate Planning
A recent Queensland case highlighted the dangers of undertaking your own estate planning and preparing a do it yourself will. A couple married in 1984. They both had children from previous relationships but did not have any children together. They prepared a joint will at home...