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...

Can I Change Final Family Court Orders?

When people form a relationship, they engage in activities as partners which can include; having children, living together, pooling incomes, buying and selling property and getting married. When these relationships go sour and there is a need to separate, the Family...

Traffic Law: Drink Driving: Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Need A Lawyer To Represent Me If I Have Been Charged With A Traffic Offence? Some people believe that lawyers are a waste of money and feel they can represent themselves. However, being disqualified from driving can cause significant concern for most people,...