Someone Has Died. What Should the Executor Do First?
When someone close to you dies and you have been named as the executor of their Will, it can be … Read more
Does your intended executor live overseas?
Whilst appointing a non-resident executor is legally permissible, it comes with complications. Following are some considerations if you’re thinking about … Read more
Death and Taxes: when is a tax return required for a deceased estate?
If you’re unsure whether and when you should lodge tax returns on behalf of a deceased person and their estate, … Read more
Foreign investment in residential real estate – FIRB approval
What is FIRB? The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) assesses applications from non-residents of Australia seeking to purchase residential property … Read more
What Happens if a Vendor Dies Between Exchange and Settlement (NSW)?
Buying a home is stressful enough without discovering that the vendor has died after you have exchanged contracts but before … Read more
Spelling errors and typos in Wills (NSW)
Despite a Will-maker’s (a testator’s) best efforts to ensure the accurate and correctness of their Will, a Will may contain … Read more
Whose Will applies if both partners die simultaneously? (NSW)
If the unthinkable happened and both partners were to die at the same time what happens with regard to their … Read more
What is a pre-purchase property inspection? (NSW)
When you are considering purchasing a residential property, it is important to ensure you know the property and that you … Read more
Commercial and Retail Leases – know what you’re getting yourself into (NSW)
Following are some questions to consider before signing a commercial or retail lease. Is it a commercial lease or a … Read more
Who pays expenses after separation?
One of the biggest considerations when parties separate is who will pay the mortgage and other expenses in the period … Read more
