Articles
What is Testamentary Capacity When Making a Will?
In order for a will to be valid the person who makes the will (the testator) must have testamentary capacity. If there are doubts about the testamentary capacity, the will can be challenged in a court. For a testator to have testamentary capacity, that person must:...
Buyer Beware When Purchasing a Used Car
These days it is quite common to buy a used car by responding to an online ad. Apart from ensuring that the car is in a mechanically acceptable condition, what legal issues can arise? A major concern is to ensure that there is no money owing on the car to a finance...
Residential Tenancy Disputes – What You Must Know!
According to the last census in 2021, almost 33% of people rent their home in NSW. And, of course, from time to time a dispute may arise with the landlord. But if it is a serious dispute that cannot be resolved, what rules apply if one of the parties to a lease wants...
Complaints Against Banks
In recent times, I have been contacted by a number of people who have unresolved issues with their bank. They enquire about taking legal action but, of course, this is a very expensive and time consuming option. Is there a better alternative? If a bank does not...
Final Inspections for Property Purchases
For those buying a new property, a purchaser normally conducts a final inspection of the property either on the morning of the settlement or the afternoon before. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure the property is in the same condition as when the Contract was...