Selling property? Have you got these certificates ready?
Getting your residential property ready for sale is all about ticking the numerous boxes to ensure that once you have an interested buyer, the transaction goes smoothly and hopefully without delay. Crucial to this, of course, is ensuring that you have all the requisite certificates up to date. In this context, as you would expectRead More »Selling property? Have you got these certificates ready?
What You Need to Know About Commercial Leases in Queensland
If you're a business owner navigating the commercial lease market, maybe about the sign on the dotted line or just want to understand the basics of a commercial lease, this podcast is for you. In this podcast, Big Law director, Sylvia Lopez, talks about all things to do with commercial leasing in Queensland. Transcript AtRead More »What You Need to Know About Commercial Leases in Queensland
Can Stepchildren Contest a Will?
It probably comes as no surprise, that in the context of estate administration, people who may be beneficiaries, or those that think they should be, may want to contest the Will. This can often concern stepchildren. In Queensland, this process is often referred to as a family provision claim. To learn more about this growingRead More »Can Stepchildren Contest a Will?
How can an Executor be removed?
One of the most important aspects of estate planning is of course, making sure you have the right executor. But what happens if things don't work out or circumstances change and you want another executor. In this podcast, Estate Planning Lawyer, Elise Jacques discusses the matter. Elise Jaques Solicitor Make an appointment
What Does the New Property Law Act Mean for Sellers of Property?
In QLD, the Property Law Act 2023 (the Act) passed Parliament on 25 October 2023. The primary objective of the Act is to simplify, streamline and modernise Queensland's property law regime by replacing the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld). But what are the key elements, in particular those that will impact upon sellers of propertyRead More »What Does the New Property Law Act Mean for Sellers of Property?
Avoiding the Estate Planning Risks When Moving into a Retirement Village
In recent years, there has been an exponential increase in the number of retirement villages being built, and of course, the number of people moving into them. In the context of the legalities, there is often an emphasis on the contractual obligations when buying into such a village. But what about the impact on estateRead More »Avoiding the Estate Planning Risks When Moving into a Retirement Village
What You Need to Know About Retirement Villages
The population of Australians aged 65 and over is projected to grow by around 50% between 2024 and 2056, which means demand for retirement accommodation will increase significantly over the next few years. As demand for retirement village accommodation grows, there are more villages being built, competition between providers is fierce and with all ofRead More »What You Need to Know About Retirement Villages
How Property is Treated in Estate Planning
In the context of property, there’s an abundance of legal questions particularly when it comes to estate planning. In this podcast, Big Law Estate Planning Solicitor, Elise Jaques, answers some of those questions.
What You Need to Know About Selling Your Business
For business owners, there's nothing more daunting than selling your business and oddly enough it is often the same thing for buyers, there's a lot involved. In this podcast, Big Law Director Sylvia Lopez talks about what you need to know if you're the seller of a business. Sylvia Lopez Legal Practitioner Director Make anRead More »What You Need to Know About Selling Your Business
What You Need to Know About Auctions
It shouldn't come as a surprise that selling or buying real estate via an auction is now very much a thing. If you visit any real estate website or app, the far majority of properties are listed for auction. In this podcast, Big Law Director, Sylvia Lopez, discusses what you need to know about auctions.Read More »What You Need to Know About Auctions
Estate Planning for Blended Families
In this podcast, Estate Planning Lawyer Elise Jaques discusses factors and challenges that can arise in estate planning for blended families. Elise Jaques Solicitor Make an appointment TRANSCRIPT Speaker.: At Big Law, we are big on providing you great legal help. If you have a family law, business law, wills and estates, commercial law, orRead More »Estate Planning for Blended Families
What Happens After You Sign an REIQ Contract?
In this podcast, Legal Practitioner Director Sylvia Lopez shares all the steps that follow after you sign a contract when buying or selling a property. Sylvia Lopez Legal Practitioner Director Make an appointment TRANSCRIPT Speaker 1: At Big Law, we are big on providing you great legal help. If you have a family law,Read More »What Happens After You Sign an REIQ Contract?
What You Need to Know About Commercial Leases
In this podcast, Legal Practitioner Director Sylvia Lopez discusses the complex nature of commercial leases and agreements. TRANSCRIPT Speaker 1: At Big Law, we are big on providing you great legal help. If you have a family law, business law, wills and estates, commercial law, or conveyancing issue, we are here to help. Now,… Read More »What You Need to Know About Commercial Leases
Some very important estate planning roles you need to understand
When it comes to estate planning, it’s not uncommon for people to confuse a few very important roles. In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor Elise Jaques clears the differences among estate planning roles. TRANSCRIPT Speaker 1: At Big Law, we are big on providing you great legal help. If you have a family law, business… Read More »Some very important estate planning roles you need to understand
Dealings with Your Appointed Power of Attorney
In this podcast, Solicitor Mahendra Mohan discusses what you should be aware of regarding the ongoing management of the actual Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA). TRANSCRIPT Speaker 1: At Big Law, we are big on providing you great legal help. If you have a family law, business law, wills and estates, commercial law, or conveyancing… Read More »Dealings with Your Appointed Power of Attorney
How to Minimise the Risk of Failed Conveyancing Contracts
A recent number of conveyancing transactions in Queensland have fallen over due to the buyers’ failure to make settlements. In this podcast, Legal Practitioner Director Sylvia Lopez provides insight to minimise the risk of failed conveyancing contracts. TRANSCRIPT Speaker 1: At Big Law, we’re big on providing you great legal help. If you have a… Read More »How to Minimise the Risk of Failed Conveyancing Contracts
Why Christmas is the Ideal Time to Consider Your Estate Plan
Christmas often highlights the importance of family. In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor Elise Jaques explains why Christmas is the ideal time to consider your estate plan. Elise Jaques Solicitor Make an appointment TRANSCRIPT Speaker 1: At Big Law, we are big on providing you great legal help. If you have a family law, businessRead More »Why Christmas is the Ideal Time to Consider Your Estate Plan
What is an Advance Health Directive & Do You Need One?
In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor Elise Jaques explains how an Advance Health Directive works and when do you need one. Elise Jaques Solicitor Make an appointment TRANSCRIPT Speaker 1: At Big Law, we are big on providing you great legal help. If you have a family law, business law, wills and estates, commercial law,Read More »What is an Advance Health Directive & Do You Need One?
What Assets Actually Fall into Your Estate Plan?
In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor, Elise Jaques explains what assets actually fall into your estate plan. Elise Jaques Solicitor Make an appointment
When Should You Update Your Will?
In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor, Elise Jaques explains when should you update your Will.
What is Probate and How Do You Apply for it?
In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor, Elise Jaques explains what is a Probate and how you can apply for it.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Estate Planning Appointment
In this podcast, Strathpine Estate Planning Lawyer, Mahendra Mohan discusses a very important document that your executor needs to know about.
The Additional Costs When Buying a Property
In this podcast, Sylvia Lopez explains what are the additional costs when buying a property.
Are You Buying or Selling? Why You Need to Know About PEXA
In this podcast, Sylvia Lopez talks about why is it important that you know PEXA if you’re buying or selling.
What Your Executor Needs to Know
In this podcast, Strathpine Estate Planning Lawyer, Mahendra Mohan discusses a very important document that your executor needs to know about.
What You Need to Know About Buying a Unit
There’s little doubt that there has been an exponential increase in Queensland of unit puchases. But is buying a unit a little different than buying a regular house? In this podcast, our Sylvia Lopez discusses this matter.
What You Need to Know About Selling Your Property – Part 2
When it comes to selling your property, there can be plenty of questions that can emerge and it can be helpful to slow down and consider it all as a process that is made up of various steps.
What You Need to Know About Selling Your Property – Part 1
When it comes to selling your property, there can be plenty of questions that can emerge and it can be helpful to slow down and consider it all as a process that is made up of various steps.
What You Need to Know About SMSF (Self-Managed Super Funds)
In Part One of this series of three podcast, Big Law Partner, Sylvia Lopez and Resource Accounting Queensland Director, Craig Bruce discuss…
The Things You Need to Consider When Doing a Will
It might come as a surprise, but there is a growing number of people over the age of 18 who don’t have a will. It goes without saying that the consequences of not having an up-to-date will are serious, but what should you consider when you’re doing one?
The Importance of Updating Your Estate Planning Documents Following Separation
An Oversight with Massive Consequences. In this podcast, our Estate Planning Lawyer, Elise Jaques discusses one phenomenon that occurs more often than you would think! Transcript Speaker 1: At Big Law, we’re big on providing you great legal help. If you have a family law, business law, wills and estates, commercial law, or conveyancing issue, we’re here toRead More »The Importance of Updating Your Estate Planning Documents Following Separation