Conveyancing and Christmas Holidays With the 2025 Christmas holidays fast approaching, buyers and sellers of property in Queensland should be aware of the impacts this period has on their transactions.   Under the commonly used REIQ Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Residenti

Queensland Advance Care Planning Forms Article by Spranklin McCartney Lawyers Advance care planning is an important process that helps you make decisions about your future health care, ensuring your wishes are respected if you’re unable to communicate them later. In Queensland, there

Pitfalls of Intergenerational Property Ownership on Estate Planning Article by Christopher Lee   Inter-generational property ownership, where families pool resources to purchase properties together, can be an exciting venture. Common scenarios include parents and children buying

New ATO Processes for Deceased Estates Article by Claire Wilson *Disclaimer: This blog is NOT financial or accountancy advice.   Managing taxation affairs for a deceased Estate in Australia involves several key responsibilities that fall primarily to the Legal Personal Representa

Unclaimed Money Held by the Queensland Public Trustee Article by Spranklin McCartney Lawyers   The Queensland Public Trustee plays a vital role in managing unclaimed money within the state. This unclaimed money originates from specific sources, including: Queensland Government De

New Seller Disclosure Requirements Article by Shannen Stephan   Starting from 1 August 2025, changes to legislation means the conveyancing process has changed for anyone buying or selling property in Queensland. Under the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) (Act), most sellers are now re

Risks of Informal, ‘e-Wills’ for Estate Planning Article by Claire Wilson TRIGGER WARNINGS: SUICIDE, SUICIDAL IDEATIONS In the digital age, where smartphones are an integral part of our lives, it is not uncommon for individuals to use their devices for tasks traditionally

Everyday Exemptions Under the Duties Act 2001 (Qld) Article by Christopher Lee The Duties Act 2001 (Qld) (Act) governs the imposition of transfer duty on property acquisitions in Queensland.  It applies to a variety of property (see section 10 of the Act for a full outline) and is not

Breaking Down Building and Pest Inspection Conditions Article by Hamish Burke Unless you are buying at auction, most contracts of sale for property in Queensland include a building and pest inspection condition.  Buyers who have the benefit of a building and pest inspection condition

First Home (New Home) Concession The First Home (New Home) Concession may be applicable to you if you are planning on purchasing a new home, or a substantially renovated home, which has not been previously occupied since it was built or renovated. A home is considered a ‘substantially