Can I be paid for being an Executor?
Being an Executor of a deceased estate can be a time consuming and sometimes thankless task In recognition of this, … Read more
What is intermeddling in a deceased estate?
When a person dies, someone has to take responsibility for administering the estate. If the deceased has made a Will, … Read more
Retail Leases (NSW)
The Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) regulates the rights and obligations of lessors and lessees for retail shops. In 2023 … Read more
Transfer Duty in NSW
Transfer duty (also known as stamp duty) is a key cost to be aware of if you’re thinking of buying … Read more
Transferring or selling property following a Family Law property settlement
Its normal to be emotionally attached to your family home. Most likely you have lived there for years, you’ve put … Read more
Cooling Off Period for Property Buyers
What is a cooling off period? A cooling off period is a period of time after entering into a contract … Read more
Does your intended beneficiary live overseas?
A beneficiary named in an Australian Will classed as a ‘foreign person’ must apply to the Foreign Investment Review Board … Read more
What are non-estate Assets? (NSW)
Property that you can distribute by the terms of a Will are referred to as estate assets. Not all property … Read more
When must I pay stamp duty on a commercial lease? (NSW)
Stamp duty is a tax that’s imposed on transactions of property and the purchase of assets. So, when is stamp … Read more
Insolvent Deceased Estates (NSW)
Deceased estates refers to the assets and liabilities of a person who has passed away. When someone dies, their estate … Read more
