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In Queensland, you may be able to avoid stamp duty by way of concession or exemption. Concessions For concessions, these generally arise...

We’ve been securing estates since 1983. Our experience over this time and administering thousands of estates has given us significant...

Have you just received an inheritance? If the answer to this is in the affirmative, this article may be of particular interest to you. In Australia, there are special Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules that apply to the transfer of assets from a deceased estate. The most typical assets which attract capital gains or losses are houses, managed funds and shares. Let's explore the important things you need to consider before moving forward.

Drivers and cyclists in Queensland now need to be extra careful not to use their mobile phones while driving after increased penalties...

One of the most common questions I am asked as a Conveyancer is “why do I need insurance over a property that is not mine?” In accordance...

We all know the song! But what about the reality of a parent who has either relocated with the children or is thinking about doing so?...

Making sure the Buyer's actual name in a Contract for the sale/purchase of property is vital. This is because a person cannot just add...

Earlier this year, His Honour Chief Judge Alstergren of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia introduced a process of “Judicial...

The Queensland Government has recently made the decision to enact legislation to end the legal effect of Certificates of Title (title...

So, you've found a property that you want to buy and you are wondering what's next?

Imagine purchasing your dream home only to find out post-settlement that it has a termite infestation or substantial structural damage....

In Queensland, if a person has been left without ‘adequate provision’ from a deceased estate, they can contest the Will if they are an...