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Posted on 29 Oct 2024Temporary changes to off-the-plan stamp duty concession
Following a recent announcement made by the Victorian state government, legislation will soon be brought into effect for ‘temporary’ off-the-plan stamp duty concession changes. The temporary measures will seemingly scrap existing price caps that…
Posted on 10 Oct 2024Death Tax
Why is “death tax” in the news lately? The Victorian State Government is proposing to increase the Supreme Court of Victoria’s probate office fees, in some cases up to 650 per cent. This has…
Posted on 24 Jul 2024Advice for Executors of a Will
Probate is the process where the Supreme Court of Victoria is required to determine whether the Will is valid, and that the person applying is the appropriate person to be appointed as executor. The…
Posted on 17 May 2024Do Not Disturb: The Employee Right to Disconnect
Where the line is blurred between work and home in modern society, employees can often find themselves struggling to take a break from work. For employers, customers and clients, depending on the nature of…
Posted on 22 Mar 2024Important considerations – Wills & Powers of Attorney
What is a Will? A will is a legal document that outlines how your property and possessions should be distributed after your death. Writing a will is an important step you can take to…
Posted on 23 Jan 2024Important changes to property tax laws affecting vendors and their contracts of sale of land
The State Taxation Acts and Other Acts Amendment Act 2023 (Vic) has recently been passed by Parliament and introduces significant changes to property tax laws in Victoria, some of which will have an impact…
Posted on 21 Dec 2023Testamentary Trust Wills
Have you ever been advised to consider implementing Testamentary Trust Wills rather than a standard will for your estate planning? Are you interested in ensuring your assets are securely held by your beneficiaries or…
Posted on 2 Nov 2023Preparing the Family and the Farm for longevity: Family Farm Succession Planning in Victoria
For regional Victorians, the family farm is not just a land or a business; it’s home, a way of life, and a family legacy. It can be inextricably linked to generations of stories and…
Posted on 25 Nov 2022Clear as Mud – interpreting terms in Commercial Contract Disputes
Whether it be a sense of urgency to obtain a fully signed contract, frustration over a long and drawn out negotiation period, or simply wanting to strike while the iron is hot, it may…
Posted on 22 Feb 2022Family Trusts – beware the 8% duty surcharge
If you are purchasing residential property in your discretionary (family) trust, or may in future, then read on. In 2015, Victoria introduced an 8% stamp duty surcharge for foreign purchasers of residential property. This…