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Handling Disputes in Construction: Architects, Builders, Subcontractors & Swimming Pool Builders
Construction projects can become overwhelming when the people you have contracted are failing to meet the required standard. To avoid complications with your residential building work, it is important to know how to resolve construction disputes with architects,...
Succession Planning for a Self-Managed Super Fund
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) is a private superannuation fund in which the SMSF trustee has control over retirement funds. The trustee manages the retirement benefits of its members by deciding: The amount of money invested into the SMSF; The way in which funds...
Will Making Under Undue Influence
What is undue influence in Will making? Undue influence in Will making refers to the coercion of a testator (Will maker) into making decisions that go against their wishes. This form of coercion will often occur when the testator is vulnerable and dependent on others...
Residential Construction Contracts
Upon undertaking residential construction, ensuring adequacy and enforceability of the contract is paramount. By taking adequate care to review the residential construction contract provided by your builder/tradesperson, building disputes can be avoided throughout the...
Why do I need a solicitor to review my mortgage documents?
If you are a borrower, guarantor or lender, you may be required to seek independent legal advice prior to signing mortgage documents. Loan and mortgage documents will often require an Independent Solicitors’ Certificate to prove that you have received legal advice...
Superannuation Guarantee Rate Increases: What does this mean?
On 1 July 2024, the superannuation guarantee rate is set to increase from 11% to 11.5%. In accordance with the Superannuation Act 1916 (NSW), the superannuation guarantee rate will increase and remain at 12% after 1 July 2025. (N.B. Superannuation guarantee rate...
Will Making and Testamentary Capacity
A Will sets out a person’s wishes for how they would like their estate to be distributed after their death. A person making a Will (the testator) must meet a cognitive standard when understanding the nature and effect of their Will. This legal standard is referred to...
Understanding Inheritance Disputes
Following the death of a loved one, the time for mourning is shared with the process of finalising their estate. During this time, the deceased’s assets will be distributed in accordance with the terms of their Will. After the distribution of assets, a person may feel...