Insolvent Estates
Have you been nominated as an executor or are the next of kin for someone who has died without a valid Will? Did you know that, during his or her…
What you must consider before signing a Business Contract
Buying a business can be an overwhelming event for both the Buyer and the Seller and the opportunity to buy or sell at a price might seem simply too good…
Testamentary Discretionary Trusts
Quite often a client will come to us and say they have heard about a Will that provides for a ‘testamentary discretionary trust’ and they want to know if it…
Property Contracts- Correct Purchaser?
In the Queensland property market, solicitors are often an afterthought when it comes to commencing the sale or purchase of a residential property. Unfortunately, by the time “legal” gets subbed…
Recovering Land Tax – Points to Consider for Tenants and Landlords
As land tax can be a significant expense for investment property owners, when considering a lease, it will be of interest for both the potential lessor and the tenant whether…
Common Estate Planning Traps to Avoid
As with most estate administration matters, we see clients that are left with difficult circumstances after their parent has passed away. Sometimes, those clients are survived by step parents, who…