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 …
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) …
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 …
Should a wife who murders her husband be entitled to benefit under the husband’s Will? Read More »
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 …
To Disclose, Or Not To Disclose – A Lesson For Vendors And Agents Read More »
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.
We needed to contact the creditor, discharge the mortgage, remove the expired lease & provide the new title – all within 4 weeks. We were up for the challenge.
Probate is a critical legal process an executor of a Will undertakes before he or she is able to administer an estate, pay off any outstanding debts and distribute the remaining assets to beneficiaries. The court will issue a document confirming that the Will is valid. It also confirms the appointment of the executor. It’s …
Probate – Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way To Mess It Up Read More »
After an unconditional exchange of contracts, our client had a change of mind about buying a property. Here’s how we helped.
Our client received the whole of her de facto father’s deceased estate, rather than it being paid to the State.
The death of a loved one might be hard to contemplate, even if you know that they are very unwell, or if they are getting on in years. In some cases, the death might take you completely by surprise. Regardless of how it occurs, you may be going into the aftermath of a death completely …
What you didn’t think about when losing a loved one Read More »
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