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Excluding A Beneficiary From A Will: Some Points To Consider
A person making a will in Queensland can give instructions to their lawyer about who they want to leave their estate to and also who they do not want to leave their estate to. If you look at our free Will Information Pack (available by request here: Request A Will...
Leases: To Register Or Not to Register?
In dealing with leases we are regularly asked the question "Why do I need to register my lease?". Whether or not you should register a lease depends on a number of factors and is dependent on the term (i.e. length) of the lease and whether there is a mortgage over the...
Recording Of Criminal Convictions
If you have been charged with an offence, you may be fearful of having a criminal conviction recorded against your name. It is a common concern when clients are proceeding through the criminal justice system, particularly for reasons such as employment and travel....
Electronic Conveyancing Now Available
What Is Conveyancing? Conveyancing is the legal process of buying and selling land (with or without a building on the land). What Is Electronic Conveyancing (e-Conveyancing)? Electronic conveyancing offers conveyancers, lawyers and financial institutions an...
Conveyancing Update: Retentions At Settlements
Retentions are often used where an issue arises before settlement that was not within the contemplation of the parties when they entered into the contract. An example would be where a building inspection is carried out and either remedial building works need to be...
Conveyancing Update: Covenants: What Are They?
A covenant is a voluntary agreement that imposes restrictions on what a person can do or cannot do on a parcel of land. A covenant is usually imposed to preserve the amenity of the land either for the benefit of the person selling the land or for neighbouring...
Welcome Shelley
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to announce Shelley Johnson has joined our Family & De Facto Law Team. Shelley has over 15 years’ experience assisting clients with a range of family law matters, including divorce, property settlements and disputes,...
Asset Protection In Property Transactions
The issue of asset protection is often considered when people purchase a business or commercial property but it is not always considered when purchasing residential property. People will generally buy property as their own home or as an investment property. If you are...
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 18
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 18 has been released. This edition discusses personal insolvency agreements which are a flexible alternative to bankruptcy, understanding the risk of gifts in the contemplation of death, an overview of a step-parent's rights and the...