New Changes to Conveyancing Law May Give Buyers the Right to Get Out of Contracts
Amendments to conveyancing and planning regulations in NSW, effective from 1 October 2022, have the effect of placing some vendors who currently exchange contracts for sale of land at risk of the…
What are “the best interests of the child”?
In a family law setting, all parenting decisions must be made in accordance with what is deemed to be in the child’s best interests. But what are deemed as the bests interests of the child? When…
Disclosure Letters and Warranties
All business transactions will require the parties to make particular warranties. If a party breaches a warranty, this may allow the aggrieved party the right to either rescind or terminate the…
Can I travel overseas with my children?
If you are considering travelling overseas with children involved in a separation, you will need to get written consent from your former partner. This is especially the case where you are in family…
What is a granny flat interest?
A granny flat interest is where an individual (usually a parent) acquired an interest to live in a property (usually belonging to their child) for the duration of their life. Granny flat arrangements…
Can an executor of an estate claim commission?
An executor acting on behalf of an estate is not automatically entitled to receive commission for their work during administration of the estate. However, the Supreme Court may award executor’s…
Who is a parent?
It is important to know who is legally considered the parent of your child, as this determines who has parental responsibility and who can make major long-term decisions for the child. If you are…
I don’t want to be an executor. What can I do?
A person can renounce their role as an executor so long as they have not intermeddled with the estate, including taking actions such as, contacting asset holders, paying estate debts and generally…