by Quinns Blog | Oct 28, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
Difficulties can arise when an ordinary person dies without leaving a will. Their estate cannot be quickly wrapped up and dependents (widows, children, etc) can be left waiting lengthy periods before either the State or Territory Public Trustee steps in to manage the...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 21, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
The 2016 NSW Budget introduced a surcharge land tax (land tax surcharge) to be paid by foreign persons who own residential land. The State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Act 2020 (the Act) received assent on 24 June 2020. This Act overrides any previous advice...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 14, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
Due to COVID-19, we are all utilising technology to keep in contact with others but also to perform the necessary duties and roles of our jobs. The question of witnessing documents electronically is one that needs to be clarified in this time of technological...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 8, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
There are key differences to understand when it comes to put and call options in a property context. Essentially, an option is an enforceable right with respect to a property. An option is an agreement between a property owner and another for the owner to sell their...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 8, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
Estate planning for a blended family (i.e. a family in which a person has an existing spouse or partner and also children from a previous relationship) is important to ensure that all intended beneficiaries are provided for after you die and to minimise the potential...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 7, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
While many people may not know the difference, there is a range of distinctions between an aged care facility and a retirement village. In our article today, we will delve into the differences. First, retirement villages are governed by State Government regulations...
