If you have been left out of a Will or not properly provided for in the Will, then you may be able to apply for a larger share of the estate through a process called a “family provision claim.” Broadly speaking, a family provision claim is an application to the... Read More
Moving in with a family member is becoming an increasingly popular option for older persons who are looking for additional care and support, without having to move into residential aged care. These family care scenarios are sometimes referred to a ‘granny flat... Read More
Have you recently bought a Unit ‘off the plan’ or thinking of buying a Unit ‘off the plan’ in the ACT? If you answered ‘yes’ then you should familiarise yourself with the recent changes to laws affecting Units a(and in particular ‘off the plan’ units) in the ACT.... Read More
At Tetlow Legal we believe that ‘prevention is better than a cure’ in the context of deceased estates. In a handful of cases, estate litigation is unavoidable, but far too often, the stress, expense and disruption to family relationships caused by an estate dispute... Read More
This article is relevant to you if: You have a Discretionary Trust which currently holds residential property in NSW, or which may own land in the future; orYou either currently have a Testamentary Trust Will or are contemplating having a Testamentary Trust Will in... Read More
My children laugh about my “online” presence. Whilst I have Facebook and Instagram accounts I rarely use them and I have not dipped my toe into Twitter. But I have a substantial photo library backed up to the cloud which archives photos taken by various members of the... Read More
‘Personal effects’ are your belongings. These items will come up in discussions such as ‘who gets Mum’s recipe book?’ or ‘I want Dad’s grandfather clock.’ Thelma (better known as ‘Mum’ by my sister Louise and I) had very strong views as to who should receive her... Read More
The ACT Government has recently introduced the COVID-19 Emergency Response Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 (ACT). This Act allows for certain legal documents to now be witnessed virtually, via an online platform. The recent changes only apply to the following... Read More
On 12 May 2020, the Leases (Commercial and Retail) COVID-19 Emergency Response Declaration 2020 came into effect in the ACT. This instrument gives legislative effect to the Mandatory Code of Conduct previously announced by National Cabinet. It applies to leases... Read More
As with all aspects of our lives during the current COVID-19 pandemic, the property and conveyancing space has had to adapt significantly in recent weeks following the Federal Government’s announcement in late March of a ban on open homes and public auctions. In... Read More
