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The Legal Limits of DIY Wills: Protecting Your Legacy with Professional Advice
When you want to get your affairs in order, picking up a pre-formatted Will kit from any number of outlets feels like a quick, cost-effective way. It might seem straightforward on the surface, but the legal reality under Queensland law is vastly different
Lease Disputes: How to Resolve Them Without Going to Court
When a commercial lease dispute hits, it’s easy to assume you’re headed straight for a messy legal battle. Learn how you can navigate a rental dispute smoothly, keep your sanity intact, and achieve a resolution that actually works for your business.
Australia’s New Anti-Money Laundering Laws: What Clients Need to Know Before 1 July 2026
Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws will expand significantly. For the first time, many legal, accounting, conveyancing and property-related services will fall within the scope of the AML/CTF regime administered by AUSTRAC.
What Happens If My Property Contract Falls Through After Signing?
The property contract law is quite specific about what happens when a deal goes south. It isn’t just about losing a dream home; there are real, often expensive, legal consequences that follow.
Understanding Rent Reviews and Market Rent Adjustments in Commercial Leases
Understanding how a rent review in commercial leases works can be the difference between a predictable budget and a financial headache.
Handling Early Termination of a Commercial Lease: Penalties and Processes
Walking away from a commercial lease involves much more than just handing back the keys. In Queensland, these contracts are binding legal obligations, and breaking the lease early can trigger financial penalties if you don’t have a clear exit strategy in place.
Business Planning: Wills for Business Owners
We often see a great business plan accompanied by an unsound estate plan. Many entrepreneurs assume their standard personal Will covers their commercial interests, but the reality is that estate planning for businesses requires a much more meticulous approach.
Understanding Commercial Leases for Landlords in QLD
A QLD commercial lease is a completely different prospect compared to residential property. The stakes are higher, the documents are more comprehensive, and a set-and-forget mentality can lead to expensive disputes if you aren’t careful.
Signing the Guarantee: What Every Director Needs to Know About Personal Liability
Whether you’re securing a lease for a new shop or opening a credit account with a major supplier, you’ll likely be asked to sign a Director’s Guarantee. But before you pick up the pen, you need to understand exactly what you are putting on the line.
Legal Insights: Building vs Buying Your First Home in Queensland
Is it better to build or buy a house? For first home buyers, choosing whether to build or buy is often driven by lifestyle considerations such as location, timing and design. From a legal perspective, however, they are fundamentally different transactions.
Bradley & Bray Lawyers 50th Birthday Celebration!
A huge thank you to our amazing clients, referrers, colleagues and staff who joined us to celebrate Bradley & Bray Lawyers' 50th birthday. Their support, friendships and partnerships have shaped our journey over the past five decades, and this celebration was all about these special people. What a night to remember!
When a Court Can Make a Will in Queensland
In Queensland, the statutory Will acts as a powerful legal safety net, allowing the court to step in and protect a person’s dignity and intentions when they cannot do so themselves. As succession lawyers, we’ve created this quick guide to explain how this process ensures assets are distributed according to a person's likely wishes rather than a rigid legal formula.
A Quick Guide to Insolvency and Insolvent Trading
When the business numbers stop adding up, two terms often start flying around: insolvency and insolvent trading. While they sound similar, they represent different legal realities. We believe that understanding these concepts isn’t just for accountants; it’s also a vital survival skill for every director.
How Commercial Conveyancing Differs From Residential: What You Need to Know
We often tell our clients that while residential and commercial transactions share the same goal, which is the transfer of title, the journey to get there requires a completely different set of tools. Read what you need to know about the differences between these two property transactions.
Bradley & Bray Lawyers is Turning 50 This Year!!
Bradley & Bray celebrates 50 years of legal service on the Sunshine Coast this year. We reflect on the firm’s journey over five decades, from its beginnings in 1976 through to its focus today on innovation, leadership, and client service.
What You Need to Know About Walk-In/Walk-Out Contracts (WIWO) When Buying a Business
Whether you are looking at a boutique café in Mooloolaba or a mechanical workshop in Nambour, understanding the meaning of a WIWO or Walk-In/Walk-Out business sale contract can be the difference between a smooth takeover and a legal headache.
Government Windfall: Who Gets the Estate if a Person Dies Without a Will or Beneficiaries
There has been a lot of talk about the “Government Windfall” – the millions of dollars in deceased estates in QLD that end up sitting in government accounts. But how does a life’s work end up in the hands of the state, and is there a way to find it?
Are There Stamp Duty Concessions on Transferring a Family Farm?
In a typical property transaction, transfer duty can be a significant financial hurdle. But the Queensland Government recognises that keeping farms in the family is vital for our economy and community. Learn about the specific family farm exemption that can potentially reduce the stamp duty bill to zero.
What You Need to Know About Gifting Before or During Retirement
Providing a financial leg-up to loved ones can be a rewarding experience. However, moving a significant sum of gift money or transferring an asset is never as simple as you might expect. Read on to get a good start in making a well-informed decisions about gifting.
The Importance of a Will for Family: Estate Planning for Young Families
Estate planning isn’t about anticipating the worst, it’s about protecting the people you love most if life takes an unexpected turn. Many young Queensland families delay making a will but is just as important for parents in their 20s, 30s and 40s as it is for older people.
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