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

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

What is a De Facto Relationship? The Family Law Act defines what is a de facto relationship and how the property of those parties will be dealt with in the event of a relationship breakdown. A de facto relation exists when 2 persons of different, or the same sex are: not legally marri

The Importance of Contracts Contracts are without doubt, the most common exposure to law which people have on a day-to-day basis. Simple transactions such as buying bread, milk or entering a parking lot commonly gives rise to a contract. Contrary to popular belief, contracts do not ha

Real Estate Purchase in Queensland? Does FIRB apply to you? The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is the entity which oversees real estate and business investments in Australia by foreign persons. Section 5 of the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth) (Act) defines a

In the Office of my Divorce Lawyer Brisbane: When it is over You are in the offices of a divorce lawyer Brisbane.  “Do you take this man/woman to be your husband/wife till deaths do us part?” Most of us expected the fairy tale ending of “and they lived happily ever after”. Reality, ho