On 20 February 2023, the use of e-Conveyancing was mandated in Queensland. This means that all sales and purchases of residential land (and certain other matters) must occur online. Apart from limited exceptions, the days of meeting in person and passing documents and...Read More
Consider this scenario: You have 2 children. Child A and Child B. Child A has one child (your grandchild). You give your estate equally to Child A and Child B in your Will. If Child A dies before you, your grandchild will automatically receive Child A’s half of...Read More
I often advise clients a change in their marital circumstances is a definite “trigger” to update their estate planning – particularly if there has been a relationship breakdown. In Queensland, land can be owned either as “tenants in common” or “joint tenants”....Read More
Amendments to the conditions of standard Residential Contracts in Queensland mean that all Sellers and Buyers have the choice to extend the Settlement Date for up to 5 business days. To trigger this right, the notice must be given in the approved form, in writing and...Read More
For a lot of people, a New Year’s Resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other…. The start of the new year is the ideal time for you to review and update your estate planning. As your life changes, so should your plan. Have you: Purchased a...Read More
Buying and Selling property over Christmas can be both an exciting and challenging time with parties often wanting to settle Contracts as soon as possible. It is important to carefully consider how this time of year impacts on the parties’ rights under the Contract....Read More
In the legal world of Wills, Estates and Powers of Attorney, you don’t need a relationship with half a million Instagram followers to exert influence. In fact, you only need one. Most people are not aware that if they accept an appointment to act for someone under an...Read More
At Kruger Law, we often receive questions about Estate and Probate disputes. This article answers some of the more common ones. Question 1: Can I challenge a Will if I have been left out of it? Answer: Yes, but only if you’re a:- Spouse – including a...Read More
Whatever your views on the Monarchy, the passing of Her Majesty is undoubtedly a most significant occasion. It is indeed history in the making with few people knowing life without the Queen. The end of the Queen’s reign has certainly triggered a “What happens now?”...Read More
Sorry for the “click bait” but if you have a self-managed super fund (“SMSF”), you might want to read on…. I’m sure you were all eagerly awaiting the High Court’s decision in Hill v. Zuda Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 21. Let’s face it, it’s not every day the High Court hands...Read More