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We understand how frustrating it can be when someone owes you money and refuses, fails or neglects to pay it back. Whether it’s a personal loan, an unpaid invoice or money lent in good faith, recovering a debt can be stressful and time-consuming. Here’s a practical guide on what steps you can take to recover your money and how legal guidance can assist in the process.

When it comes to estate planning, many Queenslanders focus on Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOA), and family trusts. But they often overlook one of their most valuable assets: their superannuation. If you have an SMSF, here are some essential considerations to ensure your wishes are properly reflected and legally enforceable when the time comes.

Whether you're buying your first home or selling an investment property, the conveyancing process can feel like a complex maze of legal documents, deadlines and fine print written in another language. Over our 40+ years of service throughout Queensland, we’ve seen how small oversights can lead to costly delays, lost properties and extensive (and expensive) litigation. Let's explore five of the most common pitfalls we see property transactions, and how to avoid them.

When you're buying residential property in Queensland, it's easy to get swept up in inspections, contract conditions and finance approvals. But one search that usually gets overlooked, and often shouldn't, is the flood search. Flooding is a real risk in many parts of Queensland, and the last thing you want is to find out your dream home is in a flood-prone area after you've bought the contract Here's what you need to know about flood searches and why they matter.

In our digital world, many of us store our most valuable personal and financial information online. Yet when it comes to estate planning, digital assets are often overlooked despite being an important part of our lives and legacy. Whether it's social media accounts, cryptocurrency, online businesses or cloud-stored photos and files, these digital assets can hold significant sentimental and financial value. Here's what you need to know about managing your digital assets as p

When someone close to us passes away, the legal processes involved are often a great unknown. Amongst physical and emotional grief, applying for a Grant of Probate can feel overwhelming, especially when the person responsible for managing the estate doesn’t have the funds to cover legal or court costs upfront. So what can you do if you’ve been appointed as executor but don’t have access to money to take the first step?

Keeping your will safe is essential to ensuring your final wishes are respected and your loved ones are properly provided for after your death. Let's discover discover why safe storage of your Will is so important, your options for keeping it secure, and what could happen if things go wrong.

When a person passes away leaving a valid Will, their executor is generally responsible for applying for a Grant of Probate, a formal recognition by the Supreme Court of Queensland that the Will is legally valid and that the executor is authorised to administer the estate. A key requirement of this application is providing the Supreme Court with the original Will, of which there can only ever be one. But what happens if that original Will is lost and only a copy can be foun

When someone passes away, managing their estate is a serious responsibility. This role involves not just carrying out the deceased’s wishes but also complying with legal requirements, managing finances, and sometimes handling disputes between beneficiaries and other parties. Whether you’ve been appointed as an Executor or are drafting your own Will, understanding the scope of this role and the important. Let's break down what an Executor's duties are and how to navigate dispu

The loss of a loved one brings emotional hardship, and dealing with the financial aspects of their estate can add further stress. In Australia, one area that commonly raises questions is how and when superannuation death benefits can be accessed. Let's outline the key steps, considerations and timelines involved, and help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence.

Queensland’s property law is about to change significantly. From 1 August 2025, a new legal regime will require all residential property sellers to provide buyers with a Seller Disclosure Statement (Form 2) before a contract is signed. If you're a property owner, real estate agent, or conveyancer in Queensland, this will impact you.

We understand that securing financial support for your child’s future is one of the most important aspects of family law. When it comes to ensuring that your child’s needs are met after separation or divorce, a child maintenance trust can provide a structured and reliable solution. Let's explore explore what a child maintenance trust is, how it works, and why it might be an essential part of your estate planning.