Dolly’s Law
In early 2018 Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett tragically took her own life after being subjected to an extended period of bullying and cyberbullying; a story which touched so many nationwide. Her family has rallied around this devastating incident to raise awareness for bullying...
Loan or Gift?
Normally speaking, where person A purchases property in the name of person B, a trust arises whereby person A holds the property on trust for person B – unless a presumption of advancement is present or if there is evidence to the contrary. Certain relationships give...
To see or not to see: Latent and Patent Defects when Purchasing Property
When purchasing a property, it is important for a Buyer to rely on their own enquiries and investigations to satisfy themselves with the state of the property. However a Seller does have a legal obligation under the Conveyancing Legislation to disclose any latent...
Legal Health
Legal housekeeping is essential to a stress-free future. In the event of death, injury or illness, there are simple legal documents that can give you and your family instant financial and emotional relief.Power of Attorney (“POA”)A POA document allows you to appoint...
The most important asset: succession for your embryos
As couples today commonly engage in IVF treatment, the question must be considered, what will happen to your frozen eggs/sperm or fertilised embryos on the death of you or your partner? It is highly recommended that you discuss with your partner what you wish to...
Accountants and Lawyers: Friends or adversaries?
You and Harvey You can’t stand Harvey. He’s an accountant in the same suburb, and you have some mutual clients. Harvey’s rude, arrogant and full of a sense of his own importance. He has little respect for lawyers generally and seems to think himself a superior person...
Brewing Trouble
Jane and James have been clients of yours for the last ten years. You enjoy working with them because they seem quite an adventurous couple, so you are thrilled when James calls you to say he would like to meet up with you to discuss his new business idea. James tells...
Marriage Breakdown Problems
This article was published in this month's edition of the Law Society Journal of NSW. You are acting for Jeremy in relation to the breakdown of his marriage with Chloe. Jeremy tells you that he and Chloe have reached a property agreement with the assistance of a...
GST free supply of farmland
Your brother Harry and his wife Zoe contact you about arranging a contract for the sale of a 15 acre block. The block is part of their larger rural property on which they conduct a farming business. It is on a separate title and close to town. A good friend of theirs...
GST stings
This article was published in this month's edition of the Law Society Journal of NSW. In the course of your busy conveyancing practice you come across many different situations. You are only too well aware of the importance of taking GST into account. But some...