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Buying a Property?

Posted on March 10, 2021

Finding the right property at the right price can take a lot of time and effort. Contracts of sale are a legal document thus, it is important you understand them. Before signing a contract many…

Conveyancing – What is Form 1?

Posted on March 09, 2021

Form 1 is a disclosure document that must be served on the Purchaser once a sale contract has been signed. It provides certain information relating to the property being sold and provides the cooling…

Separation, Divorce and Property Settlement

Posted on March 05, 2021

While there are many emotional issues which surround any relationship breakdown, financial issues are considered with a certain level of detachment. In Australia, we have a “no-fault” system of…

What is a Bail Agreement?

Posted on March 03, 2021

Bail is an agreement in which a person makes a written undertaking to the court. A person who is in custody because he or she has been charged with an offence or is involved in pending criminal…

Financial and Non-Financial Contributions

Posted on March 01, 2021

Often married or de-facto couples separate but do not effect a property settlement until many years later. This can make dividing assets more complicated. The Family Court of Australia effectively…

Intestacy Laws

Posted on February 26, 2021

A Will is a legally binding document that explains how you wish for your estate to be distributed when you die. If you die without a Will (or pass away with an invalid will), it is known as dying…

Testamentary Guardians

Posted on February 22, 2021

“Who will care for your minor children when you are gone?” – This is probably the hardest question to answer as it is an issue that has to be considered carefully in your estate and succession plan.…

I am a Beneficiary of a Will – What Next?

Posted on February 19, 2021

It is important to know the definition of a beneficiary of a Will. A beneficiary is any person or entity (such as a charity) that receives a gift or benefit from the estate of somebody who has passed…

Executors of a Will – FAQ

Posted on February 17, 2021

An executor of a Will is the person nominated to take care of a deceased person's estate after they pass away. If you have been named as an executor in someone’s Will, it means the deceased or…

Who can Contest a Will? What about Stepchildren?

Posted on February 15, 2021

Sometimes a need to challenge a will arises when someone has not been adequately provided for or treated fairly in the deceased estate. Not everyone is entitled to challenge the validity of a Will.…