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Challenging A Will – What Are Your Rights? – An Update
In one of our blogs from May this year (“Challenging A Will – What Are Your Rights?”) we set out some of the rights that an ‘eligible person’ may have in relation to a deceased’s estate if they have been gifted something less than they are entitled to or less than their relationship with the …
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Challenging A Will – What Are Your Rights?
When someone close to you passes away, the very last thing on your mind is usually what you stand to gain from their estate. But if you have been left out of the will or the deceased hasn’t left you much, it is important to act quickly. This blog will set out some of the …
Can You Rely On Pre-Contract Negotiations?
It’s fairly common for parties to spend days, weeks or even months negotiating a commercial deal and then quickly reduce the deal to writing. The question that can then arise is whether the negotiations that took place prior to the written agreement being signed are relevant in determining what you and the other party have …
What you need to know about conveyancing on the Central Coast (and anywhere else in New South Wales)
If you have ever gone through the process of buying or selling a property before, you will be well aware of what conveyancing is. If you are a first timer on either end of the spectrum, however, you might not have come across that particular term before. Essentially, conveyancing is the broad act of transferring …
Buying Property At Auction
To conclude our three-part series of articles for those looking to purchase a property. This particular article will go through the process for buying property at public auction, where it is obviously even more important to be ‘ready to go’ on game day. Summary (in order) (a) Inspect the property. (b) Due diligence enquiries: (i) …
Should a wife who murders her husband be entitled to benefit under the husband’s Will?
The short answer is no. There is a rule, known as the forfeiture rule, which, in this context, prevents a murderer from obtaining a gift under the Will of their victim or by the operation of the intestacy laws. Without this application of the forfeiture rule, there would be a clear motivation for beneficiaries to …
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To Disclose, Or Not To Disclose – A Lesson For Vendors And Agents
When selling property, the most common consideration for vendors and agents is to get the best possible price. However, there are circumstances where information that can harm the value of a property may need to be disclosed. Can this interest be reconciled with the obligation of the agent (on the vendor’s behalf) to notify potential …
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Case Study: How we executed our client’s Will just days before he passed
When our client was taken ill and given only days to live, we went to the hospital to execute his Will and ensure all his wishes would be met once he’d passed.
Commercial Leases: What to consider before you sign
Commercial leases in NSW give a tenant the right to exclusive possession of the commercial premises for a specified period of time. Whether you’re a landlord or tenant, there are certain elements of the lease you must be particularly aware of and negotiate before signing, to ensure you’re protected and able to achieve what you …
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