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How to Transfer Real Estate to a Surviving Owner

In life, there are many ways of ensuring our legacy and caring for our family and friends. One of the most important steps that you can take to achieve this is making out a legal and thoughtful will. ...

Selling the Assets from the Deceased’s Estate

During the first few months after someone has passed away, the executor is the person who will identify and protect the assets of the Estate. They will take control of the affairs of the deceased and ...

When Do You Need Letters of Administration for a Deceased Estate?

Under Wills & Probate law, everything owned by a person who has died is known as their ‘estate’. The estate doesn’t just include property, such as a home, but can be made up of money in a ...

What Happens if VCAT Makes a Guardianship Order?

What is a Guardianship Order? A Guardianship Order is when a guardian (or administrator) is appointed to help manage the personal, legal or financial affairs of an adult with a disability. This may i...

Annulment Vs Divorce – What’s The Difference?

Marriage annulment and divorce are completely different scenarios. Having the correct understanding of the legal terms is not only very important in but also may help navigating through the challengin...

What’s the Difference Between Divorce and Marriage Annulment?

“Annulment” is a popular buzzword that gets thrown around when divorce is on the cards. But in reality, annulment is quite separate from divorce and has a unique set of legal requirements and proc...

Do I Need a Solicitor for a Drink Driving Offence?

Drink driving is a serious offence in Australia, and if you’re caught with a Blood Alcohol Level over the legal limit, you could face heavy fines, have your licence cancelled, and in serious cases, ...

Parenting Plans and Consent Orders | A Guide for Separated Parents

Parenting Plans and Consent Orders are agreements that set out parenting arrangements for separated or divorced couples with children. Both of these types of agreements are encouraged by the court and...

The Financial Side of Divorce | Your Questions Answered

In an earlier blog post, we answered your questions about The Legal Side of Divorce to demystify some of the tricky legal aspects of divorce, which can be overwhelming at such an emotional time in y...

A Guide to Marriage Annulment | Eligibility and Process

Annulment is the cancellation of a marriage when the Court is convinced that the marriage was not legal. In Australia, marriage annulment is sometimes called a “declaration of nullity of marriage”...

Property Settlement and the Division of Assets | Your Questions Answered

Dividing your assets after a separation can be a lengthy and complicated business if it’s not done according to the law. To avoid complications in the future, we strongly encourage you to seek legal...