Recent results published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicate that the percentage of people who are marrying is decreasing, the age at which couples are marrying is increasing, the…
When a person buys an established business, it is important to ensure that the previous owner of the business does not set up in direct competition with the business. Likewise,…
No matter what line of work they’re in, it’s a pretty safe bet that most people don’t really like negative feedback. But in reality, complaints are important. Without them, problems…
Advancements in technology and modern medicine mean Australians are living longer. The average life expectancy for men in Australia is 80 years and for women, 84 years. But while the…
From 30 September 2019 there are new and additional requirements in relation to witnessing requirements for documents to be registered in the Queensland Land Registry. The changes will affect both…
Recent Cases A number of interesting defamation cases have recently appeared in the media. Courts are taking defamation matters very seriously and significant monetary awards have been made in favour…
Enduring Power of Attorney Like an executor, someone appointed as a Power of Attorney has significant legal responsibilities, including making decisions on property and financial matters for the person who…
While it’s never a desired course of action, there are times when an employer needs to terminate the employment of someone within their organisation. The reasons for this can be…
What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a document that operates during your lifetime, giving other people the power to act and make decisions on your…
While most people understand the importance of making a will while they’re still alive, many of us either never get around to it or leave a will which for one…
Divorce or separation may necessitate changing your living arrangements due to a shift in financial circumstances or a need for a fresh start. If you are also the primary carer…
Many people think that when they enter into a contract to sell land, the contract is unconditional once the finance and building and pest inspection clauses are satisfied. It may…
If you are a spouse or child of a person who has died, one of the first and most important questions to ask is “Is there a Will?” This question…
It’s a sad but seemingly inevitable fact of life these days that many relationships fail. This is a difficult time in anyone’s life but while dealing with the emotional toll,…
The time when a loved one dies is one of the most difficult in any person’s life. In between grieving and consoling other family members, it feels as if there…
The death of a loved one is obviously an emotional, grief-stricken time, however, it can be made even more trying if you end up in a dispute about their Will…
When entering into an unconditional Contract for the sale of a property, a Seller may be led to believe that they have no obligations to disclose any matters affecting the…
Wills & Estate Lawyers come across many common myths and incorrect assumptions about Wills. Relying on these mistaken beliefs can have serious financial and emotional consequences for your Estate and…
With the roll-out of the NDIS in Queensland, it is important that service providers who receive NDIS funding are aware of their criminal screening obligations regarding their staff and volunteers….
What is a caveat? Caveats may be lodged against the title to land to prevent certain dealings with that land. A person who lodges and has the benefit of the…
