What You Need to Know About Property Ownership and Estate Planning
How you own your house affects what happens to it when you pass on. A home that is co-owned as joint tenants is dealt with differently from one that is owned as tenants in common.
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Property ownership and your Will
When you’re buying a house or property with a loved one, estate planning is rarely front of mind. However, how you own the house can… Read MoreProperty ownership and your Will
Conveyancing Over Christmas – Cooling Off Period & Critical Dates
Gill & Lane Solicitors will be closed over the Christmas/New Year Period and will re-open on 11 January 2021. However, our property team will be… Read MoreConveyancing Over Christmas – Cooling Off Period & Critical Dates
Federal Government Announces Extension of the HomeBuilder Program
The Federal Government has confirmed that the HomeBuilder program will be extended to 31 March 2021. However, here are the changes to the existing program: A $15,000.00… Read MoreFederal Government Announces Extension of the HomeBuilder Program
UPDATE: Gill & Lane Solicitors & COVID-19
Like many Queensland businesses, the team at Gill & Lane Solicitors are returning to the office. Some staff continue to work remotely and will do so… Read MoreUPDATE: Gill & Lane Solicitors & COVID-19
Gill & Lane & COVID-19
Gill & Lane & COVID-19 update At Gill & Lane, the health and wellbeing of our team, our clients and the community is extremely important.… Read MoreGill & Lane & COVID-19
The Implications of Not Signing Your Will Properly
Many of us know how important it is to take great care when asked to sign legal documents correctly, and it’s particularly important when it… Read MoreThe Implications of Not Signing Your Will Properly
3 Crucial Steps You Should Never Ignore in Estate Planning
The idea of estate planning can sometimes seem strange, as it is something that doesn’t typically come into effect in your lifetime. It may seem… Read More3 Crucial Steps You Should Never Ignore in Estate Planning
Your Top Wills and Estate Planning Questions Answered
In Wills and Estate Planning every one of our clients and their individual situations are unique, but there is one thing many of them have… Read MoreYour Top Wills and Estate Planning Questions Answered
Making Your Executor’s Job Easier – Key Documents You Need to Organise
Choosing an Executor for your estate is an important decision, but selecting the right person for the job isn’t enough if you want your estate… Read MoreMaking Your Executor’s Job Easier – Key Documents You Need to Organise
Cryptocurrency and Estate Planning
You don’t have to look far these days to find someone who has invested in cryptocurrency or bitcoin. Crypto-assets are fast growing in popularity but… Read MoreCryptocurrency and Estate Planning
Estate Planning for Same-Sex Marriage in Australia – What’s Changed
Recent legislation changes in Australia now mean same-sex couples can legally marry, but it also changes succession planning laws. While it may be the last… Read MoreEstate Planning for Same-Sex Marriage in Australia – What’s Changed
Estate Planning for Busy Modern Families
To say that the modern family looks a little different from families of generations past would be an understatement. Modern families come in all shapes… Read MoreEstate Planning for Busy Modern Families
8 Important Reasons You May Need to Update Your Will Today
It can be incredibly easy to breathe a sigh of relief after getting a Will and Estate Plan done, congratulating ourselves on securing our legacy… Read More8 Important Reasons You May Need to Update Your Will Today
The Top 5 Most Common Wills and Estates Topics You Need to Know
Over the years we have seen the same topics and issues arise again and again with our clients. While every person’s situation is unique, when… Read MoreThe Top 5 Most Common Wills and Estates Topics You Need to Know
Why Active Living is Critical for a Happy & Healthy Retirement
Many of us look forward to retiring, looking at it as a chance to put our feet up and relax. After decades of hard work… Read MoreWhy Active Living is Critical for a Happy & Healthy Retirement
Estate Planning for Blended Families
Blended families are increasingly common but not all look like the Brady Bunch, which is why greater care needs to be taken when it comes… Read MoreEstate Planning for Blended Families
Why the holidays is the perfect time to discuss estate planning
“Could you please pass the turkey, and let’s talk about Wills.” Estate planning may not be an obvious subject to discuss over the Christmas table,… Read MoreWhy the holidays is the perfect time to discuss estate planning
Planning for Major Surgery – A Must-Have Checklist
Preparing for major surgery can be incredibly stressful. With any surgery there are always risks, but there are also other ‘what-ifs’ that can cause concern.… Read MorePlanning for Major Surgery – A Must-Have Checklist
What is Elder Law and What Does it Mean to You?
Elder Law focuses on the unique challenges, rights and responsibilities of aged people and their loved ones. There are a wide range of laws in… Read MoreWhat is Elder Law and What Does it Mean to You?
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