Articles
Can a Stepchild Challenge a Stepparent’s Will?
Blended families are very common in Australia today. Parents with children divorce, re-marry and suddenly acquire stepchildren into their family structure. But what happens if a stepparent passes away and leaves their estate or part of it in their will to their...
Handy Hints When Considering Moving into a Retirement Village
At some point it may be time for the next phase of your life which involves moving into a retirement village. This can be appealing to many because your neighbours will be other seniors, your new residence will often be modern and low-maintenance and there will be...
Installing an EV Charging Station in a Residential Strata Building
The growth in the number of electric vehicles means that more and more strata complexes will have to consider installing one or multiple EV chargers for use by owners and occupants. But what is the process and is it straightforward? The initial legal step is to seek...
Request by Property Purchaser for Early Possession
Sometimes the purchaser of a property will ask the owner if they can move in early i.e. before settlement is to take place. This can occur where the owner has already vacated the property and the purchaser does not want to wait until settlement which could be the...
Checking Business Use is Allowed Before Entering a Lease
If you are considering starting or purchasing a business and entering into or taking over a retail or commercial lease of premises then it is imperative to check that the local Council permits the business use under zoning laws. Otherwise, you may end up incurring...