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Buying or Selling A Home? How to Time Your Move for a Smooth Settlement
When it comes to buying or selling a home, most people focus on price negotiations, buyer conditions, and the paperwork. But one of the most important, and often overlooked, steps is the move-out timeline.
7 Common Mistakes Executors Make and How to Avoid Them
We take charge of supporting all clients across Queensland to deal with the complexities of estate administration. Here are seven of the most common executor mistakes and several expert tips on how to avoid them.
Finalists in Australian Law Awards 2025 - Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year!
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve once again been named finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards, in the Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year category, an honour we also received in 2023 and 2024!
Renewing a Commercial Lease: Tips for a Smooth Negotiation Process
The lease renewal process is crucial for business continuity but can create various challenges for owners. Learn how to be prepared if you’re negotiating a lease extension agreement or exploring rental renewal agreements.
Traps in Commercial Leasing: What Queensland Tenants and Landlords Need to Know
In Queensland, while leases may seem straightforward, there are hidden traps that can lead to costly disputes or long-term issues. Understanding these common pitfalls can save time, money, and stress.
What Are Property Covenants?
When you're buying or developing property in Australia, it's important to understand any property covenants attached to the land.
Intestate Succession: What Happens When There’s No Will?
A dying intestate where the is estate will be distributed according to intestacy rules under Queensland law. Let us walk you through the process and help you understand what you must do.
Changes to Queensland Transfer Duty in 2025
From 1 May 2025, comprehensive reforms to Queensland's transfer duty will be in place. We explore what these changes mean and how to move forward as first-home buyers.
Efficiently Managing a Deceased Estate in Queensland
Understanding the estate administration process is essential to ensuring a timely and lawful resolution. In Queensland, several rules govern how a deceased estate is managed, what expenses can be claimed, and how to know when the estate is fully administered.
Managing Debts in a Deceased Estate: What Executors Need to Know
When your loved one passes away, the duty of managing their estate falls to the executor, who needs to go through a complex process known as estate administration. As a deceased estate executor, learning to deal with these financial obligations is inarguably vital.
Legal Insights for First Home Buyers on the Sunshine Coast
Buying your first home is a hugely exciting step in life, but the buying process and legal aspects can be overwhelming. It’s important to have a basic understanding of the process, and ensure you’ve got the best team on your side when exploring the Sunshine Coast property market.
Why Your Startup Needs a Lawyer: Protecting Your Business from the Ground Up
Launching a startup is certainly exciting, but it comes with legal complexities that can overwhelm new entrepreneurs. That’s exactly why you should hire a lawyer from the beginning; doing so can help you avoid pitfalls and boost your startup’s chances for success & longevity.
Essential Guide to Deceased Estate Administration: Key Steps Explained
As the Executor of a will, you are responsible for ensuring the estate is handled according to the deceased's wishes and in compliance with the law. This guide outlines the essential steps involved in administering an estate under Queensland law, ensuring that all obligations are met, and the estate is distributed fairly and lawfully.
The Rights and Obligations of Shareholders in Australia
Shareholders play a vital role in private companies in Australia. They provide capital, participate in key decisions, and contribute to the company’s strategic direction. However, their involvement is governed by a set of rights and duties designed to balance their interests with the company’s objectives. Understanding these rights and responsibilities is essential for building a successful and compliant business.
A Guide to Altering, Revoking & Updating a Will
Life is dynamic and circumstances change, so it pays to know how to update your Will effectively to reflect those changes in your life. With our quick guide to revoking, updating and altering a Will, you can better understand these legal processes in Queensland.
How to Provide for Your Pets in a Will
With over 69% of Australian households owning pets, it’s no surprise that many people want to ensure their ‘furbabies’ or beloved companions are cared for after they’re gone. We explore how to provide for pets in a Will, covering relevant legal considerations, practical tips, and different arrangement options.
What Is the Penalty for Breaking a Commercial Lease?
Learn common reasons businesses may need to break a lease, the financial and non-financial consequences involved, and strategies for mitigating penalties through negotiation and expert advice.
Off-the-Plan Purchase: Who Is Liable for New Home Defects?
Purchasing a property off the plan is an enticing prospect, but it also comes with potential risks — especially when it comes to construction defects. We take you through the steps you can take to mitigate risks when buying off the plan and outline your options if defects arise after the property is completed.
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Case Summary: Staley v Hill Family Holdings Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 176
We explore the complexities of trust disputes in the Supreme Court of Queensland's ruling in Staley v Hill Family Holdings [2024] QSC 176. This case highlights the challenges in interpreting trust deeds and the issues that arise from conflicts between trustees, Appointors, and potential beneficiaries.
10 Things New Entrepreneurs Should Know When Considering a Startup
Building a company from the ground up is undoubtedly exciting. But like any venture, it comes with financial and legal considerations that can significantly impact your team’s growth and success. Here are ten crucial things new entrepreneurs should know when considering a startup in Australia.
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