The federal government announced earlier this year a ban for at least two years on foreign purchases of established dwellings. From 1 April 2025 to...
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Estate Administration: Expect the Unexpected
While the vast majority of wills are not contentious, the number of family provisions claims filed and the number of contested grants of probate...
Dazie v Dazy: The Trademark War
Australian fashion retailer, The Iconic, is attempting to sue the Chinese fast fashion giant, Shein, for allegedly infringing the trademarked name...
Risks of buying a property before selling your existing property
Deciding to purchase a new property before selling your existing one can be tempting, especially if you’ve found your dream home and don’t want to...
Debt Recovery. What to do if a customer doesn’t pay?
With everyone feeling the economic squeeze, it is likely that you are finding you are chasing unpaid debts from customers or other businesses,...
‘Centrelink Heiress’ Case to play out in Victoria’s Supreme Court
An interesting case to keep an eye out for across the next 12 months is that of Clare Brown, nicknamed “Centrelink Heiress”, as she fights for...
When do you need to register a Power of Attorney
Being appointed as an Attorney by parents or elder relatives allows that person to deal with the appointor’s finances if needed. This can include...
Protecting Your Blended Family
When your family structure is complex, it is important to have clear and effective ownership of property. Having to balance your obligations with...
Battle Over $14m Estate
A recent case that has attracted significant media coverage underscores the importance of keeping your estate planning documents up to date when a...
Thinking About Selling Your Business?
You’ve been running your own business for many years and the time has now come for you to sell the business and ease into retirement. What to do and...