What is a Surrender of Lease
One of the general terms of a lease is a term, or how long the tenant is entitled to be in occupation... Read More
What is Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding?
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Payments) Act 2017, assists with the collection of foreign residents’ Australian tax obligations.... Read More
What Happens if an Executor Cannot Be Found or Refuses to Act?
What is an executor of a will? An executor is a person named in the will of the deceased and is responsible... Read More
Capacity Under A Will vs Capacity Under A Power of Attorney
What is capacity? A person signing a Will or a Power of Attorney needs to have capacity to give instructions to make... Read More
What is a Solictor’s Certificate
Many times when borrowing funds from a bank, particularly when there is a guarantor involved, the lender will require a Solicitor’s Certificate... Read More
What is the difference between a secured and an unsecured loan?
The term secured and unsecured loans are bandied around financial institutions and law firms quite a lot. But do you know what... Read More
What is a Lawyer’s Trust Account?
A law firms trust account is a bank account held for the purpose of receiving and distributing money on behalf of a... Read More
Swimming Pool and Spa Regulations
The Victorian Government has updated the legislation making it mandatory for all land owners to register their pools and/or spas with their... Read More
Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers.
If you are acquiring your first home, the amount of stamp duty you may need to pay will vary. Here, we explain... Read More
What to do if an Executor dies before the Will maker?
What is an Executor? An Executor of a Will is an individual responsible of taking care of a deceased person’s estate after... Read More