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Promotion Announcement: Shelley Johnson
Congratulations are in order for Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ expert family lawyer, Shelley Johnson. Shelley has been promoted from Lawyer to Associate. Read more.
Melbourne Cup 2019
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ local offices each took a well-deserved break to watch the race that stops that nation, the Melbourne Cup. Check out the teams.
Conveyancing Update: Boundaries & Surveys
When buyers inspect properties at open days or prior to auction, they will generally focus on the house itself. Rarely will they inspect the boundaries of the property.
Congratulations Caroline: Now PEXA Accredited
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to announce Caroline Dunkley, our expert conveyancer, is formally PEXA accredited.
Application For A Statutory Will (Court-ordered Will)
The need for a statutory will or codicil arises in circumstances where a person does not have capacity to make a will or codicil themselves. The Succession Act 1981 (Qld) (“the Act”) gives the Supreme Court the power to make or alter a Will for a person in circumstances where the person does not have testamentary capacity and is alive at the date of the order, and the terms of the proposed will are approved by the court.
Mortgages & Security Documents: What You Need To Know
At one point in life you will be required to borrow money or be advanced credit in some shape or form. Whether it be for the purchase of residential property, commercial property, a business or a simple loan between relatives, most monetary advances will be secured in one way or another. Read more.
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 21
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 21 has been released.
Conveyancing Update: Companies: Know Who You Are Dealing With
Last month we looked at the subject of identity fraud as regards to individuals. This article deals with the issue of dealings with companies. Suppose an individual walks into your office and says that he/she wants to enter into and execute a contract for the purchase of land or property. How do you know that that person is authorised to act on behalf of the company?
Sacked, Fired, Let Go! Unfair Dismissal: What You Need to Know
No matter which way you put it, being dismissed from a job can be an incredibly stressful situation to find yourself in.
Thinking About Assigning Your Retail Shop Lease?
The Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (“RSLA”) imposes strict disclosure processes and obligations that an assignor is required to comply with prior to assigning a retail shop lease.
Horror Story: I Enjoy Working In Family Law…
I recently came to ponder my enjoyment of practicing family law, after I introduced myself to a new colleague (let’s call her *Jane). On that occasion I (rather proudly) indicated that I practiced in family law. Jane, unhesitatingly, made some rather harsh, disparaging remarks about the area of law.
Wear Your Footy Colours To Work 2019
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ staff showed their support for kids living with cancer by wearing their favourite footy colours to work for Wear Your Footy Colours To Work on Monday, 2 September 2019.