Buying your first home is exciting — but in Queensland, transfer duty (or stamp duty) can quickly take the shine off. It’s a government tax… Read More »I’m Buying a Home in Queensland. How Much Transfer Duty Do I Pay?
Buying or selling property can already feel complicated. Add in decades-old laws, and it’s no wonder many Queenslanders find the process stressful. To address this,… Read More »Buying or Selling a House in Queensland? What the Property Law Act 2023 Means for You
When a loved one passes away, their family and friends are often left to navigate a complex legal process amidst their grief. One of the… Read More »What You Need to Know About Settling Your Loved One’s Estate: A Guide to Probate in Queensland
Sometimes, disputes between co-owners regarding the future of jointly owned property can arise, whether it involves a family home, an investment property, or a piece… Read More »Navigating Co-Ownership: Understanding the Forced Sale of Property in Queensland
When a loved one passes away, the last thing anyone wants is confusion about their final wishes. Yet this happens all too often when formal… Read More »Informal Wills in Queensland: What Happens When Final Wishes Don’t Follow the Rules?
Estate planning and blended families are becoming increasingly interconnected. With more marriages now forming in second or subsequent relationships, it’s crucial to recognise that estate… Read More »Estate Planning and Blended Families: Essential Strategies for Your Family’s Future
After a person passes away, an appointed executor struggles with complex assets, leading to delays, confusion, and family disputes. Legal challenges may follow, causing costly… Read More »Can Anyone Be an Executor? Understanding Your Estate Planning Options in 2024
With all the demands of modern life, it’s easy to overlook the importance of keeping an updated Will. Many individuals mistakenly believe that once their… Read More »Why You Need an Updated Will: Safeguarding Your Legacy
Online reviews have become a powerful tool utilized by both business owners and consumers. For the former, reviews are now an important part of their… Read More »Negative Google Reviews: Are They Defamatory?
In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of business, partnerships come and go. Whether it’s due to disagreements, shifts in direction, or simply the natural evolution… Read More »The Dissolution of Business Partnerships
In today’s digital age, online assets have become a significant part of our lives. From social media accounts to digital currencies, these assets play a… Read More »Estate Planning & Digital Assets
In today’s world, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword. It has permeated every aspect of our lives, including how we say our final… Read More »Eco-Friendly Body Disposal: A Sustainable Approach to Final Farewells
Running a business can be an all-consuming affair leaving little time for contemplation of what happens to the enterprise in the event of a family… Read More »Understanding the Importance of Business Succession Planning
There’s a saying that says, ‘getting into business is easy, but getting out of one is a whole different story’. It begs the question, what’s… Read More »Business Succession in 5 Minutes or Less
Family provision claims can often be complex and emotionally charged legal matters that arise after a loved one’s death. These claims allow certain individuals to… Read More »Family Provision Claims – What You Need to Know
There are several remedies available to a party in case of a breach of a contract by the other party. In general, the two most… Read More »Breach of Contract Remedies
In this podcast, PD Law, Lawyer, Shelley Foot, discusses the intersection of defamation and social media.
In life, we often find ourselves juggling various responsibilities – work, family, finances, and planning the future. While it may not be the most pleasant… Read More »The Importance of a Binding Death Benefit Nomination
When it comes to estate planning, Wills play a crucial role in ensuring our assets and possessions are distributed according to our wishes after we… Read More »The Role & Rights of Will Beneficiaries
Challenging economic conditions in the post-Covid world have caused a rash of insolvencies in certain parts of the Australian economy, in particular the construction industry.… Read More »What You Need to Know About Insolvent Trading