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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…

October 25, 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…

September 24, 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…

August 22, 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…

July 22, 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…

May 29, 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…

October 29, 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…

October 29, 2018

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