Preparing a Will is essential. It is an opportunity for you to have your say in how your affairs are managed before it’s too late. The Importance of Making a Will If a person wants their estate to be distributed in a particular way upon their death, a will is
Whether it is time to sell your property or you have chosen to enter into a contract to purchase, you need to consider performing settlement via PEXA. What is PEXA and E-Conveyancing? Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) was developed to replace the need for manual property settlement transactions. PEXA enables Lawyers,
Entering into a Contract to purchase or sell a new residential property after 1 July 2018? Check out this article to see if you’re required to withhold GST! If you are purchasing a property and have entered into a Contract after 1 July 2018, you may be required to withhold
When purchasing or selling your property, you must ensure that there are compliant smoke alarms and safety switches installed in the property. In Queensland, it is an offence under the Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990 if a compliant smoke alarm is not installed and under the Electrical Safety Regulation
A statement like ‘the world is a changing place’ or the fact that we’re relying more and more on technology won’t be shocking to anyone. Anyone with a smartphone (which is almost everyone) will flock to promises of “free Wifi” and a lot of business are making the move into
Don’t worry! It’s natural to have questions. 1. What is a Notary Public? A Notary Public in Queensland is a solicitor appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, England to witness the signing of important documents, to administer oaths and witness Statutory Declarations and to certify true and correct, copies of
Purchasing a unit and don’t understand what a CMS is? It is important that Lot Owners familiarise themselves with their CMS to ensure that they adhere to the requirements and obligations set out therein. Why have a community management scheme (CMS)? A CMS is an important part in helping to
We’re excited to launch and introduce you to our new look! GLG Legal is proud to announce that we’ve rebranded and launched our new website to match, which coincides with our role as a boutique firm offering commercial, property, intellectual property and technology legal services for Brisbane. We have built
There are many situations where you might be required to transfer land. This could be giving the property as a gift to your children, setting up a trust or company for tax benefits or there has been a breakdown in your relationship. This article will assist you through the process,
Whether you have written a book, composed a song, taken a photo or produced film media, we can help. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Protection of your work begins with your intellectual property and no matter the size of your project, you need to know your rights. Some rights are