Probate is a grant made by the Supreme Court of New South Wales that ‘proves’ the Will of a deceased person and vests title to the estate’s assets in the named executor/s. This is the official process that enables the executor to legally deal with the deceased’s...Read More
In the children’s story of the’ Magic Pudding’ by the Australian author Norman Lindsay, no matter how many slices were eaten, the pudding renewed itself. In life that is less likely to occur. But it is foreseeable that at different stages of life a person’s assets...Read More
Not surprisingly people talk about buying their first home as being a life changing event and it is. However, in the past it has been rare for people to talk so excitedly about moving into some form of retirement living. Given that sooner or later most of us are...Read More
Many people have heard of an easement, but what is it? In general terms, it is a right to use property belonging to someone else. Ordinarily, we think of property rights as sacred – why should anyone else be able to use my property? However, an easement is an...Read More
Australia can offer excellent opportunities for foreign investors and business operators and generally welcomes economic growth and development. If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you will need to obtain the right visa to set up a business in...Read More