I have written previously about the pitfalls of home-made Wills. Although it may sound like I’m trying to drum up business in recommending your Will be prepared by a solicitor, there is some … [Read more...] about The Curse Of The Home-made Will Strikes Again!
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‘Let’s Kill All the Lawyers’
You may know of this famous and controversial line from the character “Dick the Butcher” in William Shakespeare’s Henry VI. Some recent “developments” in technology have had me thinking whether … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s Kill All the Lawyers’
Changes to Home Guarantee Scheme – what this means for you.
The Australian Government has announced that it intends to expand the eligibility criteria of the Home Guarantee scheme. The scheme was initially introduced to support the affordability of first … [Read more...] about Changes to Home Guarantee Scheme – what this means for you.
Is It The End Or Just The Beginning…
Divorce, ending a de facto relationship or ending a civil partnership can be emotionally difficult but have you ever thought what happens to your Will if these events occur? Under the Succession … [Read more...] about Is It The End Or Just The Beginning…
Buyer (no longer) Beware?!
Major changes are coming relating to the sale of property in Queensland. One significant change is that the old principle of “Buyer Beware” will largely no longer apply. There will soon be … [Read more...] about Buyer (no longer) Beware?!
A Matter of Trust
Many clients who we assist with their estate planning have involvement in a Trust. When the Trust is established, it comes with a ‘rule book’ known as the Trust Deed. The rule book sets out … [Read more...] about A Matter of Trust
Smoke alarm compliance and electrical safety
All residential properties being sold in Queensland need to have compliant smoke alarms installed by settlement. The compliance standard is contained in regulations. Smoke alarms must be … [Read more...] about Smoke alarm compliance and electrical safety
E-Conveyancing Mandate – what you need to know…
On 20 February 2023, the use of e-Conveyancing was mandated in Queensland. This means that all sales and purchases of residential land (and certain other matters) must occur online. Apart from … [Read more...] about E-Conveyancing Mandate – what you need to know…
DO YOU REALLY WANT THE GRANDCHILDREN TO INHERIT?
Consider this scenario: You have 2 children. Child A and Child B. Child A has one child (your grandchild). You give your estate equally to Child A and Child B in your Will. If Child A … [Read more...] about DO YOU REALLY WANT THE GRANDCHILDREN TO INHERIT?
THE SEVERE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT SEVERING….
I often advise clients a change in their marital circumstances is a definite “trigger” to update their estate planning - particularly if there has been a relationship breakdown. In Queensland, land … [Read more...] about THE SEVERE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT SEVERING….