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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. Shelley is a valuable member of the Quinn & Scattini Team and goes above-and-beyond for her clients to ensure...
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. Buyers will generally assume that the boundary features (fences etc.) are correctly located on the...
Congratulations Caroline: Now PEXA Accredited
[section] [row] [/row] [col span="9" span__sm="12"] [/col] Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to announce Caroline Dunkley, our expert conveyancer, is formally PEXA accredited. This accreditation means Caroline can assist property buyers and sellers with both...
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...
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...
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 21
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 21 has been released. This edition covers what you need to know about mortgages and security documents, what to do if the police want to speak with you, a comprehensive overview of applications for a statutory will (court-ordered will), what you...
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...
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. Statistics released by the Fair Work Commission in its Annual Report for 2017-2018 show that unfair dismissal claims account for over 40% of all...