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The Impact of Business Structures on Estate Planning

The Impact of Business Structures on Estate Planning

In this episode of the Big Law Podcast, estate planning lawyer Elise Jaques joins us to explore the key business structures that impact estate planning. From sole traders to companies and trusts, Elise breaks down the essential differences between each structure and shares what estate planning documents business owners should have in place. With practicalRead More »The Impact of Business Structures on Estate Planning
Joint Tenancy or Tenants in Common. What’s Best for Estate Planning

Joint Tenancy or Tenants in Common. What’s Best for Estate Planning

In this episode of the Big Law Podcast, we sit down with estate planning lawyer Elise Jaques to discuss the crucial differences between joint tenancy and tenancy in common. Elise shares practical insights on determining how your property is owned and the steps you can take to align ownership with your estate planning goals. WhetherRead More »Joint Tenancy or Tenants in Common. What’s Best for Estate Planning
Selling property? Have you got these certificates ready?

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

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 Step-Children Contest a Will?

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?

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 Jaques discusses the matter. Contact Us
What Does the New Property Law Act Mean for Sellers of Property?

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

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

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
What You Need to Know About Selling Your Business

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 Contact Us