Consider this scenario: You have 2 children. Child A and Child B. Child A has one child (your grandchild). You give your estate equally to Child A and Child B in your Will. If Child A dies before you, your grandchild will automatically receive Child A’s half of...Read More
I often advise clients a change in their marital circumstances is a definite “trigger” to update their estate planning – particularly if there has been a relationship breakdown. In Queensland, land can be owned either as “tenants in common” or “joint tenants”....Read More
Amendments to the conditions of standard Residential Contracts in Queensland mean that all Sellers and Buyers have the choice to extend the Settlement Date for up to 5 business days. To trigger this right, the notice must be given in the approved form, in writing and...Read More
For a lot of people, a New Year’s Resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other…. The start of the new year is the ideal time for you to review and update your estate planning. As your life changes, so should your plan. Have you: Purchased a...Read More
Buying and Selling property over Christmas can be both an exciting and challenging time with parties often wanting to settle Contracts as soon as possible. It is important to carefully consider how this time of year impacts on the parties’ rights under the Contract....Read More
