Making a claim against a deceased estate comes with strict time limits in Queensland. Anyone wanting to make a claim has six months from the date of the death of the deceased to file with the court. This must be done after giving notice to the executor or administrator of the estate. But what happens…
A 2015 study from The University of Queensland found the success rate of contesting a Will in this state is 77 per cent. That means that out of 100 cases that are challenged, 77 of them are successful. While it seems the chances of contesting a Will and winning are high, the likelihood of success…
Buying or selling a property can be pretty exciting, but it is not as simple as you hope it might be. The procedure can be complicated, from finding the right property on your budget to processing all the documents needed. For your transaction to be successful, you need to understand all of the details involved—even…
Being active on social media is an integral part of being in business these days. It’s an easy and often fun way to connect with customers and clients, but social media does come with a warning label. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says it’s important businesses do not make false or misleading claims…
Enduring Power Of Attorney vs. A Power Of Attorney A power of attorney (or POA) is a person that is appointed by you to help take care of your finances in case you are incapacitated. A power of attorney can be appointed by you to manage your investments, your personal finances, or both. This is…
Are you moving to another business venture and thinking of selling your current business? When selling a business, you must have an experienced legal expert on your side. They’ll assist you at every stage of the procedure and give you the best chance of success. To ensure you have considered every aspect of selling your…
If you leave a small gift for someone in your Will, does that mean they can’t make any further claims? In short, no it does not. Of course, you’re free to leave your property and assets to whomever you choose, but there are risks involved in excluding a person from your Will or trying to…
When deciding parenting orders, the court’s first and most important consideration is what is going to be best for the children. If a judge feels a child might be in danger as a result of spending time with one parent, orders could be made that will prevent that parent from seeing their child. In a…
Leaving behind a last Will and Testament expressing your wishes is vitally important. A current Will provides you and your family with peace of mind. But where are you meant to keep your Will? If you leave it where your executor can’t find it, you may as well not have prepared a Will at all,…
Sorting out financial obligations in the wake of separation and divorce can be complicated, and as interest rates continue to rise, repayments on a home you’re no longer living in can be stressful. Essentially, if you and your ex are the registered owners of a property, it’s likely you’re joint account holders of the home…
