Your legal professional is the best person to draft your Will, however before your meeting with them, you may like to consider: Who are the beneficiaries? Have a clear picture in your mind of all the people who should be mentioned in your Will, including any step...
From 1 July 2019, you can no longer lodge mainstream property dealings in paper form in NSW. The NSW Government’s eConveyancing reforms are helping transform NSW into the World’s most efficient and secure place to buy and sell property. The NSW Office of the Registrar...
We may not always like to talk about it, but have you prepared your Will? A Will is a legal document that clearly sets out how you want your estate (property, finances and belongings) to be distributed when you die. It is recommended that everyone 18 years and over...
Did you know that you can obtain an exemption from the payment of Stamp Duty if your spouse transfers your house to you as part of a carefully drafted property settlement Order or Agreement? This could save you thousands of dollars after the breakdown of your marriage...
Under the new laws, drink drivers who are first-time, low-range offenders will receive an immediate three-month licence suspension and a fine of $561. From 20 May 2019, offenders who drive with the presence of illicit drugs for the first time will also receive a $561...
Have you borrowed from the Bank of Mum and Dad to buy your home? What happens if your relationship breaks down? The important thing to understand is whether the money was a ‘loan’ or a ‘gift’ from your parents. The Family Court will need to determine whether this...
