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A Will is a legal document that comes into effect immediately upon death. If you pass away without a Will, your assets are distributed according to law, which may not align exactly with your wishes. It’s not always the case that your estate is automatically passed onto your surviving spouse or family member. That’s why it’s a good idea to dictate exactly what you wish to happen, should you pass away.

If the retirement village you’re purchasing within is a loan license retirement village, which most retirement villages are, then yes – there will be no stamp duty on your purchase. To understand what kind of retirement village you’re considering purchasing from, please speak with our team. We’ll ensure you know the upfront costs before you make this decision

With a unique interest in helping artists gain and maintain protection for their creative work, the team at FCM is more than happy to discuss your legal matters with you before any charges are incurred. At the end of the day, we want to ensure you and your creative work is well protected, so you can feel confident pursuing your dreams.

According to law, you have the right to leave your estate (that is, your net worth accumulated over your life) to whomever you choose. When you pass away, this should be administered according to your wishes. However sometimes a Will is contested, that is, argued against. Spouses, de facto partners, family members or others who can show that they were dependent on the person who passed away may contest the Will. There may be argument that the Will was signed by the deceased when they were unable to understand the contents, or there may be an argument that the Will was signed under the influence of someone else who wanted to take advantage. On the other hand, if there was no Will, there are laws in place that dictate how an estate should be distributed. Thinking about contesting a Will? Get in touch as soon as possible, as there are set timeframes for doing so within Australia.

It might sound self-explanatory, but there’s a lot more to property law than meets the eye. Yes, property law involves the settlement of property, but life is often more complicated than signing paperwork and handing over a set of keys. Property lawyers are experts in dealing with conveyancing (the transferral of property from one owner to another). They can help you transfer titles of land, understand council and building restrictions, tax implications, and even approval processes should you wish to make changes to your property. When it comes to disputes, property lawyers are experts at understanding your rights so you don’t lose out on the asset you’ve worked so hard to acquire.