by Quinns Blog | Nov 25, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
As with last week’s article on safeguarding your estate via a will, when we talk of contesting a will, we often focus on the perspective of the estate and the negative implications. It is perceivably a bad situation; jeopardising the value of the estate’s assets and a...
by Quinns Blog | Nov 18, 2020 | Employment and Human Resources News, Newsletter Features
What you need to know about Personal Leave This week, we will delve into the topic of personal/carer’s leave and how it operates under Australian workplace law. What is Personal or Carer’s Leave? Personal/carer’s leave, compassionate leave and family and domestic...
by Quinns Blog | Nov 11, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
What is a caveat? It is a formal registration of a legal or equitable interest in land. The Registrar-General is required to send you written notice if a party has lodged a caveat on your land. Lodging a caveat can prevent further dealings with a property until it’s...
by Quinns Blog | Nov 4, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
In essential terms, probate is a document given by a Supreme Court that confirms the validity of the will. It further appoints an executor to look after the estate of the deceased. Before applying for probate, the executor (or your solicitor) must advertise the fact...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 28, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
Difficulties can arise when an ordinary person dies without leaving a will. Their estate cannot be quickly wrapped up and dependents (widows, children, etc) can be left waiting lengthy periods before either the State or Territory Public Trustee steps in to manage the...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 21, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
The 2016 NSW Budget introduced a surcharge land tax (land tax surcharge) to be paid by foreign persons who own residential land. The State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Act 2020 (the Act) received assent on 24 June 2020. This Act overrides any previous advice...
