Estate Disputes: Getting Clients Their Fair Share

Losing a parent, or step-parent, is a difficult and an emotional time in your life. What if you were not included in the will of your parent or step-parent? What if you were left only with a small part of what you thought you were going to receive? What if your...

Conveyancing Update: Dealing With A Deceased Seller

We often come across situations where the owner of a property has died and the property is being sold. In such circumstances it is important to ensure that the correct seller is identified and appropriate special conditions are included in the contract. The following...

Welcome Kylie

Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Kylie Shaw to the team. Kylie is a Senior Associate in our Wills & Estates Team. Kylie brings a wealth of experience to the team and will expertly assist clients across a range of will and estate matters. Welcome...

Misconduct By Attorneys

Most of us have heard stories about misconduct by attorneys who have taken funds or gained some advantage from an elderly person who gave them their Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”). The attorney is usually a child or a trusted friend of the elderly person. Elder...

Personal Guarantee: To Guarantee Or Not To Guarantee

With financial institutions tightening up their lending requirements in recent years, it has become increasingly common for lenders to require additional security as part of their lending criteria. One form of additional security can come in the form of a personal...