PEXA is electronic conveyancing platform for use by conveyancers, lawyers, banks, purchasers and sellers of property. It replaces the traditional face to face conveyancing settlements. Apart from arranging settlements of purchases and sales, conveyancers and lawyers are now also able to lodge caveats using PEXA. The lodgement of the caveat is lodged directly on title in …
Asset Protection Contract Law Conveyancing Property
9 May 2016
Changes to property law – verification of identity now required
Recently changes were made to the law regarding identification requirements for entering into land transactions. These changes were designed to prevent fraud on titles and other financial transactions. This is especially important now that conveyancing can be done electronically. “Verification of Identity” is now required for any land transaction. If you’re buying, selling or transferring property, …
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Asset Protection Contract Law Court Family Law Family Trusts Prenups Property Separation
19 October 2015
Binding financial agreements and prenups explained
A binding financial agreement or prenup as the casual term, is an written agreement between two parties setting out the assets, liabilities, property and other financial information of how it will be divided should there be a relationship breakdown. Binding financial agreements can be made before, during or after a marriage or de-facto relationship. Lets …
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Associations Company Joint Venture Partnership Personal Securities Property
27 May 2015
Should I start a company?
Why incorporate? Main advantages: Incorporation protects board members from most instances of personal liability by creating a separate legal entity. The company instead of the individual can enter contracts, hold assets and can sue or be sued. Basic principles of the entity and its operations are outlined and enforced. A variety of regulations and guidelines …
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Deceased Estate Elder Law Executors Finance Property Wills
24 September 2014
Guide to dealing with deceased estates
Common questions about deceased estates and what executors need to do: Many people do not know where to start after the death of a loved one. Family members or close relatives will often not know where the last will is. Common questions about how to organise the probate are answered here: Was there a will? …
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