by Ebony | Apr 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
We often see clients who are frustrated by the way an executor is dealing with the estate of a deceased person. (To keep things simple, this article will use the word “executor,” but the same principles apply to administrators and trustees). It is rare, but it does...
by Ebony | Apr 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
I am often faced with questions from parents about the issue of overseas travel for their children. Some parents have reservations about allowing their child to travel overseas. These reservations can stem from concern about the safety of the particular country. The...
by Ebony | Jan 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
When a person makes their will it is necessary for them to appoint at least one executor to carry out their instructions in the will. It is possible to appoint multiple executors but the court will not give a grant of probate to more than four executors at any 1 time....
by Ebony | Jan 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Buyers who wish to buy brand new units and townhouses will most likely buy off-the-plan.The concept of buying off-the-plan involves a buyer entering into a contract to purchase a property that has yet to be built.This article highlights some of the issues that buyers...
by Ebony | Jan 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Our clients are sometimes faced with the dilemma of what to do when the contract for the sale of their house “falls over”. For the purposes of this commentary, we will assume that the buyer is in default to settle and has therefore failed to comply with an essential...
by Ebony | Jan 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
A common misconception that I see regularly amongst family law clients is that once you have separated, you don’t have to explain or account for your post separation finances. Many clients mistakenly believe that only the assets which existed at separation are taken...
