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Coronavirus Family Law issues – Covid-19 and some helpful tips

With the current restrictions around social gatherings and personal contact due to Coronavirus or Covid-19, we understand that some people may be struggling to navigate their co-parenting relationship issues. The Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia has…

20 March 2020

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Enduring Power of What and Appointments of Who? -Appointments of Enduring Guardian and Powers of Attorney

Enduring Power of What and Appointments of Who? – Estate Planning Part Three Do you know what happens when you don’t organise your Enduring Power of Attorney, or Appointment of Enduring Guardianship, before you need them? These documents play separate,…

11 March 2020

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Welcome Leah Thorpe!

We are excited to share that Leah Thorpe has joined OHL as part of our conveyancing and commercial law teams! Leah has over 10 years experience in property and commercial law, as well as with leasing and insolvency. Leah has…

4 March 2020

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Holiday Closure

Holiday Closure As 2019 draws to a close, we would like to take the opportunity to thank our clients and staff for their efforts over the last year! It’s been a busy year for the firm, so we’re looking forward…

20 December 2019

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Invalid? Intestate? IN TROUBLE! Estate Planning – Part Two

Invalid? Intestate? IN TROUBLE! Estate Planning – Part Two In this Part Two of our Estate Planning series we will go through what happens in NSW if you die without a valid Will, or without a Will at all. Unfortunately,…

29 November 2019

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No Will? No Worries? NO WAY! Estate Planning – Part One

No Will? No Worries? NO WAY! Estate Planning – Part One No one knows better than an experienced deceased estates lawyer about the complications that result when someone dies without a Will or leaves an invalid Will. “During my years…

25 October 2019

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NOTICES TO COMPLETE IN PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS – THE GOOD, BAD AND THE INVALID

Notices to Complete in Property Transactions – The Good, the Bad and the Invalid What are they? When it comes to buying property there’s really only one day that the Vendor and Purchaser focus on – settlement day. This is…

24 September 2019

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Voidable Transactions Part Three – How can I avoid being on the receiving end of a voidable transaction?

Part Three – Avoiding Voidable Transaction Claims How can I avoid being on the receiving end of a voidable transaction? “I didn’t do it!” – Bart Simpson c. 1994 It’s a classic sentiment, and it’s definitely the case when it…

22 August 2019

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Voidable Transactions Part Two – What are they and what next?

Part Two – Response to Voidable Transaction Claim Do I have to pay the money back? Part one of this series explained what a voidable transaction is. The aim of this update is to consider what options you have when…

22 July 2019

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Voidable Transactions Part One – What are they and what next?

Part One – The basics SCENARIO One of my clients was placed into liquidation a few months ago and the liquidator has written to me demanding payment of voidable transactions. What is a voidable transaction? Do I have to pay…

29 May 2019

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The value of a Corporate Power of Attorney

You may have previously executed a power of attorney in your personal capacity when planning your estate. An enduring power of attorney will ensure that the person or people that you nominate have legal authority to manage your personal affairs…

29 October 2018

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SOPA(Y) Me

Getting it right under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) Get your building and construction payment claims paid in full Only pay for work that actually gets done Minimise the fuss Let the experts get it…

29 October 2018

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