Transferring Dutiable Land – Order of Operations

You act for Robert who is the executor of his late wife Maggie’s estate, along with Maggie’s three children. Robert brings in the original will which was prepared by another solicitor in 1998.You are surprised when reviewing the will that Robert was not left...

SMSF Deeds

It is strongly advised that SMSF Deeds are reviewed before 1 July 2017 and updated where necessary. We are pleased to advise JMA Legal has reviewed and amended its SMSF Deed to satisfy the upcoming Federal legislative changes. In particular our deed allows...

Take Care if you Declare

It is first thing on Tuesday morning when you receive a call from your client Lachlan who wants you to review an auction contract for a farm that has come up for sale next to his. The auction is scheduled for that afternoon so Lachlan, as he always does, has...

Nuts and Bolts of Land Tax Surcharge and Discretionary Trusts

What is the surcharge land tax? Commencing the 2017 land tax year (that is ownership of land at midnight, 31 December 2016) surcharge land tax applies to foreign persons including foreign corporations, trusts and government who own residential land in NSW....

Thinking of buying or selling a Residential property?

A ‘Residential property’ cannot be advertised for sale, either privately or by an agent, until a Contract for Sale, also known as a listing contract, has been prepared. The listing contract must contain at least: a copy of current title documents (title...

Transferring Dutiable Land – Order of Operations

SMSF Deeds

Take Care if you Declare

Nuts and Bolts of Land Tax Surcharge and Discretionary Trusts

Thinking of buying or selling a Residential property?

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