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Why You Need a Solicitor for Your Will
Thinking of writing your own Will? Stop right there. While DIY might work for home improvements, your Will isn't something to gamble with. Here's why getting a solicitor is worth every penny. Get It Right, First Time Let's face it - none of us are legal experts. A...
When Co-Owners Can’t Agree: The Power of Section 66G
Breaking up is hard to do – especially when it comes to co-owned property. Whether you're dealing with an inherited property shared with siblings, or a soured investment partnership, Section 66G of the Conveyancing Act might be your escape route. What is Section 66G?...
Boundary Disputes – Resolving Divided Interests with Your Neighbours
Unfortunately, disputes between neighbours are some of the most common legal disputes in Australia. Often these disputes arise because of shared fences, overhanging trees, and property boundaries. This article looks at how to resolve a dispute over a dividing boundary...
The Benefits of a Non-Disclosure Agreement
An enterprise’s confidential information such as trade secrets, processes and key contacts are all valuable assets that should be protected during the course of a business’s commercial operations, negotiations and transactions. One effective tool for safeguarding...
Granny Flat Interests – a Guide for Grannies and Homeowners
Traditionally, a “granny flat” is a small, secondary dwelling located on the same property lot as a primary residence. These homes were often used to allow an older person to live close to their family while maintaining some independence. Of course, a granny flat is...
Buying a Residential Property with Existing Tenants
The Australian real estate market offers an array of opportunities for investment. A common type of real estate investment is residential property with existing tenants. This can be an appealing option for various reasons, including the benefit of receiving rental...
Managing commercial disputes – key steps and processes
A commercial dispute occurs when two or more parties have a disagreement in relation to a business matter. The subject of a commercial dispute varies; however, many arise due to a party’s alleged failure to perform contractual terms and conditions, which is why it is...
The importance of estate planning before capacity becomes an issue
We should all plan for our future. Certainly, we should all have a current will, especially those of us who need to make special arrangements for the care of children or pets. Many of us would also benefit from making a formal arrangement to account for a time when we...
Will Contests and Estate Disputes – an Overview
In Australia, there are legal avenues available to individuals who wish to contest a will or challenge the distribution of an estate. Although regrettable, such disputes are often unavoidable and sometimes essential to ensure fair outcomes. Understanding these legal...
Helping Your Kids Step into the Property Market
Buying a first home has always been a financial challenge, but housing affordability in Australia has declined so much in recent decades that younger generations are struggling to gain entry to the property market at all. As a result, more parents wish to take...