CONVEYANCING – COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. I am an agent for a Vendor who is based in Victoria. The Vendor has appointed an attorney under a Victorian Power of Attorney. Is a Victorian Power of Attorney valid in Qld? A. Section 34 of the Powers of Attorney Act Qld provides that if a power of attorney is made in another state, it […]
MANAGING CONTRACTUAL RISK – PRACTICAL TIPS
In this article we talk about a few things you can do to manage risk when it comes to contract preparation, negotiations and execution. Checklists are generally a good start. Checklists should suit the nature of the contract in question. For example, a checklist for a contract for the purchase of residential land would hardly be […]
YOUR WILL, YOUR WAY
Why have a Will? The main reason is to ensure your estate is gifted in the way that you would like it to be. If you die without a Will, your estate is distributed as specified by the Succession Act Qld. For example, a person who dies without a Will and is married and has one child, their estate […]
PERSONAL GUARANTEES
A personal guarantee is often asked for and we often give them without too much thought or concern. However, they are a serious legal document which has the potential of making a third party liable for the liabilities, loss or breach of obligations of another person. Guarantees should never be signed without due thought and […]
WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE YOUR WILL WITH A SOLICITOR
The Supreme Court of Queensland case of O’Brien & Anor v Smith & Anor [2012] QSC 166 is a good example of how things do go wrong with a home made Will. The testator in the case made a home made Will leaving specific cash gifts to certain beneficiaries and then gifted his residuary estate to “a trust […]
DO I NEED A TOWNSVILLE FAMILY LAWYER?
The words ‘Divorce’ and ‘Lawyer’ more often than not invoke a general fear out of many people. It is the fear that can be best attributed to the common misconception that everything surrounding Divorce is ‘nasty’ and full of bitterness and contempt for the other party involved, in both financial and children’s cases. As a […]
WHAT EVERY RESIDENTIAL CONTRACT SHOULD INCLUDE
A residential purchase is often the largest financial commitment that a person will make. The important details that every residential contract should include are: Our experienced conveyancing team can assist you. Contact Donnie Harris Law to discuss your residential conveyancing matter.