We are often called upon to make wills or enduring powers of attorney for people in hospital, or for relatives who we are told or suspect have impaired mental capacity. This request always puts the lawyer in a difficult position because the capacity of that person to... Read More
Once upon a time you were happily living together with your de facto partner. Roses were bought, dinners were cooked, finances were shared and Wills were signed leaving all your assets to the other partner in the event of what you then thought of as the far away time... Read More
Please find our updated article here. Stamp duty is payable on the majority of real estate transactions in the ACT, but depending on the type of real estate you are purchasing, you may be eligible for a stamp duty concession, bonus or exemption. There is Government... Read More
Self Managed Super Funds – Having a Company as a Trustee Should I have a company as trustee of my Self Managed Super Fund? When a new Self Managed Super Fund (”Selfie” – the technical legal name!) is established, the members have two choices:- Do we, as the... Read More
It would be helpful if an executor of a deceased estate could bring the following items to their first meeting with us:- The original death certificate. (We can prepare certified copies.) The original Will or its known whereabouts. If probate is being applied for we... Read More
Self Managed Super Funds – Buying a property in an SMF Buying a property in an SMF Since 2007, self managed super funds (SMSF) have been permitted to borrow money to invest in all types of real property including residential property, commercial property and... Read More
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? In the A.C.T. an Enduring Power of Attorney is a document used to appoint someone to look after:- your financial affairs, and if you are unable to make decisions for yourself then that person (your attorney) can also be... Read More
The process of buying a rural property or farm in New South Wales is a little different to buying a residential house in say, Sydney or Queanbeyan. By commissioning searches and enquiries before you enter into a formal Contract for such a purchase you can minimize the... Read More
Spring is upon us and for many the gruelling Canberra winter will have taken its toll. But with the new season brings new opportunities, and for some, it will mean starting the arduous process of selling up and relocating homes. If you are selling a residential... Read More
It is relatively easy to find a free will template on the internet or buy a “Will Kit” from a newsagent or online. So, is it really a good idea to write your own will? Why you need a valid will The purpose of a will is to direct where your assets will go when you die.... Read More
