Will disputes continue in the face of COVID19. It seems that neither ‘Hell nor high-water” nor COVID19 can deflect from the quest for justice or a share of a deceased’s estate in Will disputes. However, if lawyers are seriously concerned about their clients’ welfare a new approach is...
HAS YOUR BUSINESS BEEN FORCED TO CLOSE BECAUSE OF COVID-19? COVID-19: ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO PAY YOUR RENT AND OVERHEADS? WHAT CAN YOU DO? Covid-19 has led to the closure of many businesses on the Northern Beaches. Some cafes and restaurants are serving take-away only and others have...
What's The Difference? It is vital for businesses to be aware of the important differences between a retail lease and a commercial lease. They each cover different sets of rights and impose different obligations. If you’re a landlord or tenant and unsure of which lease...
Are you a disqualified driver? The Law relating to disqualified drivers changed in New South Wales in 2018. The Local Court now has the power to remove your licence disqualification IF you have not been convicted of any driving offences during the relevant offence-free period...
No Will! The New South Wales Supreme Court has handed down a judgment on the case of McFarland v Gertos [2018] NSWSC 1629. The Court enforced Mr. Gertos’ right to possession and dismissed the claim brought by the registered proprietor's family. It has also left many people...
PEXA - What is it? In 2016 the NSW Government announced a progressive phasing out of paper conveyancing in favour of a digital or electronic conveyancing process. The transition has been timetabled to conclude on 1 July 2019. After that date, all standard conveyancing transactions will be...
Halloween is supposed to be scary – but it shouldn’t be dangerous. Halloween is becoming more and more popular in Australia and home occupiers are finding it tough to navigate the DO’s and DON’T’s for the day! We have set out a quick guide below to...
If you have a mortgage, chances are there is no longer a paper title deed. What does this mean? Well, your bank probably didn't tell you, but during the month of September all paper certificates of title will be destroyed and converted to an eCT (electronic...
Being questioned or searched by police is a stressful process regardless of whether you have something to hide or not. It’s therefore important to know your rights when dealing with police and when a police search might be intruding on your rights. The Law The powers of...