The loss of a family member is always a difficult time, but it can become more distressing to learn that you have not been included in...

If you are considering buying a business there are many things to do from a legal, financial and general business perspective. Obtaining...

It is important for everyone over 18 to have a Will to make sure their wishes are followed and their assets are distributed as they would...

The personal property securities registration system has been with us for a while now however it may be something which most people have...

If a will is signed or witnessed incorrectly it can cause problems, sometimes severe problems, for the administration of an estate. Some...

What happens if a will doesn’t accurately record a will-maker’s intentions? As an example we have a case at the moment where another firm...

Writing a will is easy right? A valid will must be: in writing; executed by the will-maker (there are some exceptions here); executed by...

For most people, buying or selling a house will be one of the most significant financial decisions they make during their lifetime. Our...

Disputes can arise in relation to the interpretation of a Will. As a result, general rules of thumb have developed from case law over...

We commonly see transactions where family members lend money to their own family to help them buy a property or for some other purpose....

In a Standard REIQ (Real Estate Institute Queensland) Contract there are conditions which cover finance, building & pest inspections and...

You’re a company director but need to go away for a couple of weeks when a board meeting is due. What do you do? Sign a power of...

There are two conflicting schools of thought in relation to challenging an estate or a Will: Someone should be able to leave their estate...

What is a caveat? In simple terms a caveat is a notice lodged over land which will prevent certain dealings with the property. A caveat...

Secured creditors in a liquidation must be careful when completing a proof of debt or voting at any meeting of creditors as doing so may...

Not everyone realises a substantial part of “their assets” won’t automatically be included in their estate when they pass away. So what...

A Supreme Court of Queensland decision highlights the fluid nature of family relationships and the importance of documenting transactions...

A Supreme Court of Queensland decision in 2012 highlights the fact that in a suitable case the Court will interfere with a Testator’s...

Like many Queenslanders at one time or another you may embark on the journey of buying property with another person. This may be with a...

If your views or sunlight have been substantially affected by vegetation on neighbouring land it is possible to require the offending...