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...

In order to make a Will a person must be of sound mind, memory and understanding. This is usually referred to having ‘testamentary...

A Special Disability Trust (SDT) allows immediate family members and carers to provide for the future care and accommodation needs of a...

When it comes time to sell your property more often than not you will seek the assistance of a qualified real estate agent to get your...

Testamentary trusts are fixed or non-fixed trusts that are: established by a Will funded by: o the assets of a deceased estate; or o by...

In the right circumstances an auction can be an effective way to buy a property. There are a few things to keep in mind however when...

The Queensland Government has announced the commencement date for the four pieces of legislation that will replace the current Property...

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice has advised that in conjunction with the POA transition, the amendments to the Land Sales...

Amendments to the Environmental Protection Act 1994 were passed on the 28th of October which, after commencement, potentially affect all...

The Supreme Court of New South Wales in the recent decision of Burke v Burke (2014) NSWSC 1015 demonstrated that not every financially...

Buyers can be motivated to buy property from a deceased estate as it is usually perceived to be good value. It is important however that...

New legislation introduced earlier in 2014 incorporates significant reforms to the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004...

Typical security interests in construction contracts Security interests can arise from a variety clauses commonly contained in building...

The decision in Bouttell v Rapisarda (2014) NSWSC highlights the practical way in which the courts approach family provision claims. The...

A dispute lodged by buyer of a $2.5 million dollar unit in Brisbane’s prestigious Riparian Plaza has landed a real estate agency into an...

Ownership of commercial property entails many additional requirements to that of residential property. Section 425 of the Work Health and...