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Why strata levy payments are important
The collection of levies and the proper maintenance of sinking and administration funds is an essential part of strata scheme living. All apartment owners in strata schemes are required to pay levies and most apartment owners understand the need for these levies to...
Accessing digital assets – estate planning essentials
The untimely death (or purported death) of Gerald Cotton, former Chief Executive Officer of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange company, Quadriga CX, emphasises the importance of planning your electronic after-life. Mr Cotton’s death in India at the age of 30, not only...
What to do if a sniffer dog likes you
Whether you’re Groovin the Moo, bringing the Blues to Byron Bay or Touching Base it’s likely you will encounter one or more sniffer dogs keeping an eye (or nose) out for illegal substances. If you attend festivals or other similar events, it is important to understand...
Love thy neighbour – common neighbourhood disputes
We've all heard of the saying "love thy neighbour", however it is sometimes difficult to feel this way if your neighbour is breaching residential noise restrictions or if you are in the middle of a boundary or fencing dispute. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you're...
Estate Planning – what is an Estate Plan?
An estate plan involves more than signing a Will and storing it in a ‘safe place’. Estate planning requires a holistic approach in consideration of a person’s present circumstances and foreseeable future. A plan needs to consider who matters, what you have now, what...
Have you been left out of a Will?
The loss of a family member is always a difficult time, but it can become more distressing to learn that you have not been included in the family member’s Will. Generally, a person may leave their assets to whomever they wish. However, the law recognises that there...
Understanding easements in your property contract
Identifying and understanding easements in a property transaction is an important part of the conveyancing process. Vendors are required to disclose all easements affecting the land they propose to sell in a property contract, and buyers should ensure they are aware...
Understanding what a Plea in Mitigation means
If a person pleads “guilty” in a criminal case, there will be an opportunity to address the Court before sentencing. This oral address is made, usually by the offender's lawyer, in an endeavor to ensure the minimum sentence possible in the circumstances and to assist...
The process of obtaining Probate
Probate is a grant made by the Supreme Court of New South Wales that ‘proves’ the Will of a deceased person and vests title to the estate’s assets in the named executor/s. This is the official process that enables the executor to legally deal with the deceased’s...
Preparing for your purchase – steps to get market ready
Ready to start looking for that dream home or perfect investment? Purchasing a property can be exciting but is usually also stressful. Having an experienced property lawyer by your side and an understanding of the conveyancing process before jumping into the market...