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Andrews Crosthwaite
4 days ago2 min read
Changes to the regulations around foreign resident capital gains withholding regulations
The FRCGW rules have changed from 01 January 2025. The ATO advises that these rules are in place to ‘support the collection of tax...
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Andrews Crosthwaite
Jan 243 min read
Can a step-child contest a will?
As noted in our prior post, a Part IV Application under the Administration and Probate Act 1958 ("the Act") is a claim for family...
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Andrews Crosthwaite
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Companies requiring a Power of Attorney & Directors Requiring a Will
Companies requiring a Power of Attorney Whilst it’s not required by law, it might be important for a company to consider executing a...
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Andrews Crosthwaite
Dec 6, 20233 min read
What happens to co-owned land when one owner wants to sell, but the other does not?
VCAT offers a dispute resolution mechanism for co-owners who are disputing how to manage co-owned land. Our office can assist in applying.
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Andrews Crosthwaite
Nov 27, 20233 min read
When should you be updating your will?
A Will is a “living” document and should be reviewed regularly to ensure that it is up to date and remains consistent with your wishes....
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ASAP Lawyers
Aug 7, 20233 min read
What is a Section 173 agreement?
A Section 173 Agreement is an agreement, impacting a specific piece of land and recorded against the title to that land.
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ASAP Lawyers
Aug 1, 20234 min read
Guardianship and Administration Orders
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal is the usual forum for hearing matters relating to guardianship and administration
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ASAP Lawyers
Jul 17, 20231 min read
What is the cooling-off period?
The cooling-off period is a right that allows a Purchaser to end the contract within three clear business days of the day of execution.
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ASAP Lawyers
Jun 15, 20233 min read
Selling or buying a business with an existing lease
Where a lease is essential to the business, the contract will, typically, require the existing tenant to arrange for the assignment of lease
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ASAP Lawyers
May 24, 20234 min read
Rooming House or residential lease?
The distinction between a rooming house and a residential lease is not always clear
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ASAP Lawyers
May 16, 20233 min read
Can a grandchild of the deceased make a Part IV claim?
If you’re a grandchild of the deceased and have been left out of the deceased’s Will, you may be in a position to make a Part IV claim.
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ASAP Lawyers
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Residential tenant not paying rent? What do you do next?
If you are a Landlord, self-managing your own tenancy, sometimes it can be hard to understand and follow the process to claim unpaid rent...
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ASAP Lawyers
Mar 20, 20234 min read
What is Land Tax?
Land Tax is a state-based tax. In Victoria, it is administered and collected by the State Revenue Office (“SRO”).
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ASAP Lawyers
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Binding Financial Agreements and De Facto Relationships
A Binding Financial Agreement usts the Court’s jurisdiction in relation to the division of assets upon the breakdown of the relationship.
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ASAP Lawyers
Nov 18, 20223 min read
Challenging a Will - The Process for Part IV Claims
If you’ve been left out of a Will or have been unfairly treated in terms of the amount of your inheritance you may be able to make a claim.
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ASAP Lawyers
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Are you buying or selling a business? Here's what you need to know about the Due Diligence process.
Due diligence is an essential step in buying or selling a business.
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ASAP Lawyers
Nov 7, 20223 min read
What is a Section 32 Statement/Vendor Statement?
A Vendor Statement discloses specific information so as to allow the purchaser to make an informed decision regarding a property.
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ASAP Lawyers
Nov 2, 20222 min read
What is intestacy?
The intestacy provisions of the Administration and Probate Act 1958 apply when a person dies without a valid will.
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ASAP Lawyers
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Solicitor or Conveyancer? Who do I need to help me purchase or sell my property?
When selling or purchasing a property, conveyancing is needed for the process of exchanging ownership of that property.
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ASAP Lawyers
Sep 5, 20222 min read
What is a Testamentary Trust?
Testamentary Trusts are discretionary trusts established via a Will.
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