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What happens when a Will appoints more than one Executor and they don’t agree?
20 May 2025 What happens when a Will appoints more than one Executor and they don’t agree?

A Will maker may choose to appoint more than one person to be an Executor...

Short Stay Levy
7 May 2025 Short Stay Levy

What is the short stay levy? From 1 January 2025, the short stay levy applies...

What stamp duty concessions/exemptions are available
16 April 2025 What stamp duty concessions/exemptions are available

Stamp duty is a major consideration when purchasing, transferring or transacting with real property. But,...

selling your property? key steps and tips to ensure a smooth sale process!
12 March 2025 selling your property? key steps and tips to ensure a smooth sale process!

Selling your home? Be sure you know how to navigate the sale process for a...

Issues when an Executor is also a Beneficiary
22 January 2025 Issues when an Executor is also a Beneficiary

The Executor/s appointed by a Will are often the child/ren of the Will maker. When...

Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform (CIPT)
13 January 2025 Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform (CIPT)

What is the tax reform scheme? The Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Act 2024...

Letters of Administration v Grant of Probate
18 September 2024 Letters of Administration v Grant of Probate

Once someone has passed away, there are certain steps required to be undertaken in order...

Transmission Application v Survivorship Application
18 September 2024 Transmission Application v Survivorship Application

When someone dies leaving real property, the manner of holding of the property needs to...

Why you need to ensure your builder has a Domestic Builders Insurance
16 August 2024 Why you need to ensure your builder has a Domestic Builders Insurance

In recent years various construction companies have gone into liquidation, placing homeowners in limbo. To...

Lawyers or Conveyancers – Who should you go to for your conveyancing matter?
14 August 2024 Lawyers or Conveyancers – Who should you go to for your conveyancing matter?

Conveyancing is the legal and statutory processes required to give effect the transfer of ownership...

WHAT IS TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY?
31 July 2024 WHAT IS TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY?

Testamentary capacity refers to a testator’s mental ability at the time of making or altering...

What is the difference between a Statutory Declaration and an Affidavit? And who can witness either document?
31 July 2024 What is the difference between a Statutory Declaration and an Affidavit? And who can witness either document?

Affidavit: An affidavit is a written document signed by a “deponent” in the presence of...

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