by aslaumbe | May 4, 2026 | Articles
The next time you need some legal assistance and a friend, who has read all about the issue online, or even a non-legal professional who likes to dabble in the law offers to do some work, whether paid or unpaid, you should consider the following. Under section 43 of...
by aslaumbe | May 4, 2026 | Articles, Debt Recovery Articles, Litigation Articles
It is not an uncommon event that, due to certain pressing circumstances, a person will be asked to lend money (sometimes a large amount!) to a friend or relative in need. And whilst it is advisable to document the loan in writing for the protection of the lender, due...
by aslaumbe | Feb 9, 2026 | Articles, Conveyancing Articles
Most people are familiar with strata title home units that have been around since the 1960’s in NSW. They involve a person owning a unit (lot) and having an interest, along with all the other owners, in the common property comprising the home unit building and...
by aslaumbe | Feb 9, 2026 | Articles, Wills & Deceased Estates Articles
Many of my clients or their parents have reached a stage where they are over 65 or even elderly and it is definitely in their interests to get their affairs in order by ensuring they have put in place the following documents: A Will; An Enduring Power of...
by aslaumbe | Dec 12, 2025 | Wills & Deceased Estates Articles
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...
by aslaumbe | Dec 12, 2025 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Retirement Villages Articles
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...