Deed vs. agreement – what’s the difference? (NSW)
What is an agreement? A written agreement usually refers to an exchange between multiple parties, where one party provides goods/services … Read more
Documents
Providing a Guarantee
Adult children often ask their parents to give a lender a guarantee, and possibly security, so they can buy a … Read more
What’s a Deed of Family Arrangement (NSW)?
A deed of family arrangement (DFA) legally changes the division of a deceased person’s assets between the beneficiaries. It can … Read more
Parents lending to their children
Making a loan to your children To protect your loan to your children do a legally prepared loan agreement. “A … Read more
What are essential terms in a lease agreement?
Essential terms are the building blocks of a contract. A contract that does not include the essential terms may not … Read more
‘Time is of the essence’: What does it mean in a legal context?
Sometimes a contract says that ‘time is of the essence’ in relation to some or all of the contractual obligations. … Read more
