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Be Careful When Leaving Gifts to Charities in Your Will
It is not unusual for a person to want to leave a substantial gift to one or more of their favourite charities in a Will. However, should you wish to do so, care should be taken to ensure that your intentions can be carried out or that your gift will not lead to legal...
Noise Problems in a Strata Complex
Noise is a common complaint that residents have in a strata complex whether it be from loud parties, lack of appropriate floor coverings, noise from equipment such as air-conditioning, renovation work or barking dogs to name a few. In such cases, what are the options...
When a Lawyer Comes in Really Handy!
Sometimes, you might feel you are facing a significant legal issue when the reality of the situation might be something completely different. Recently, a client contacted me about a strata shop that his wife owned. He informed me that a developer had offered to buy...
How Can You Get to See a Person’s Will?
Who Can See a Will in NSW? If you're wondering whether you're mentioned in someone else's will, it's important to know that you are not entitled to see their will while they are still alive. But what happens after they pass away? After a person dies, it’s common for...
The Importance of Retail Lease Disclosure Statements
A landlord is required by the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) to give a tenant a Lessor's Disclosure Statement at least 7 days before a retail lease is entered into. It contains important information about the premises, the lease and the tenant's financial obligations...