This article originally appeared on our sister site, Battle of Wills. We understand that the passing of a loved one is a stressful and emotional time. Legal disputes can arise over the deceased’s wishes, only adding to this stress for all involved. It can be confusing to understand the legal technicalities and what you’re entitled…
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When purchasing a property there is nothing that replaces proper due diligence being undertaken in relation to the property you wish to buy.  This could include pest and building inspection reports being conducted, ensuring the improvements have been council approved and all improvements are constructed on the lot you are purchasing (a surveyor’s report will…
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Significant changes to legislation governing off-the-plan contracts commenced on 1 December 2019. These changes were set out in the Conveyancing Legislation (Amendment) Act 2018 (New South Wales) and the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Amendment Regulation 2019 (NSW).  From a Developer’s perspective the flexibility to change or alter the development over the inception to construction and then finalisation…
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We are all experiencing uncertain and unprecedented times in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic. Parents with parenting orders in place may find themselves in unique situations that make strict compliance with court orders difficult. This may be so if, the orders stipulate contact is to be supervised at a contact centre and that contact…
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Transcript Warwick Gilbertson: Can you make your will or update your will during COVID-19? Hi, I’m Warwick Gilbertson, a solicitor at Turnbull Hill Lawyers who specialises in wills and estates. Yes, you can make a will and you can update your will during COVID-19. There are two ways in which you can make your will….
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Transcript Caitlin Bowman: Do you currently own or rent a commercial premises? Hi, I’m Caitlin Bowman. I’m one of the senior lawyers here in our business and property team at Turnbull Hill Lawyers. I’m here to talk about COVID-19 and the code of mandatory conduct in relation to commercial leases. The government has introduced a…
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Transcript Sarah Walker: As an accountant, you have an important role in family law property matters. Hi, I’m Sarah Walker. I’m a family lawyer in the family law team at Turnbull Hill Lawyers. In many family law property matters, an accountant plays a really important role in a number of areas. You can really assist…
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The JobKeeper Payment scheme is now Law, having received Royal Assent late last week. The Scheme includes amendments to the Fair Work Act which allow employers to give JobKeeper Enabling Directions to employees as regards employee hours, duties and the location of work, and to reach agreement with employees as regards working days and the…
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In marriages and de facto relationships, it is not uncommon for one party to be the breadwinner and the other party to have a smaller or reduced income. What happens after you separate though? What if your partner moves out and stops paying the mortgage or stops depositing their wage into the joint account?  In…
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Transcript Sarah Walker: COVID-19 and how it affects your family law matter. Hi, I’m Sarah Walker, and I’m a lawyer with the family law team here at Turnbull Hill Lawyers. Today, I’m going to be talking about COVID-19, and how this impacts on your family law matter. The Court Firstly, I’m going to discuss how…
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Legislation has been passed that makes comprehensive changes to the laws that govern Residential Tenancies in NSW which came into effect on 23 March 2020. These changes are important for Landlords, Tenants and Managing Agents to be aware of and understand and are contained in the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Review) Act 2018 [NSW] (“Act”) and…
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Transcription Alira Muchiri: Are you concerned about the impact of Coronavirus on your sale or purchase of property? Hi, I’m Alira Muchiri. I’m a senior lawyer here in our business and property team at Turnbull Hill Lawyers. During this chaotic time, we’re still here to help you with your sale or purchase of property. As…
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The Fair Work Commission has made a temporary variation to the Clerks Private Sector Award 2010 (“the Award”). The variation comes into effect from the first full pay period on or after 28 March and remains in place until 30 June 2020. The changes allow for added flexibility during the coronavirus outbreak and include the…
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In these unprecedented times, the impact of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) is far reaching. At Turnbull Hill Lawyers, we are available to answer any questions you may have about your family law matter.  We are OPEN. If your matter is in Court The operation of the Family Law Courts has been impacted by COVID-19.  There are guidelines…
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Transcript Rani Gandha: COVID-19 and your commercial lease. Hi, my name’s Rani Gandha. I’m a partner at Turnbull Hill Lawyers who works in our commercial department. Our clients are starting to contact us to see what they can do in relation to their commercial leases. If you find yourself in a situation where you’ve entered…
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Separating from your partner can be an extremely stressful time, full of uncertainty. It can be difficult to know the practicalities of separation and as such, we have devised a practical checklist to assist you. We suggest consideration should be given to the following: Have you communicated the end of the relationship to your partner?…
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Transcript Claire Aumuller: Do you know the difference between a divorce and a property settlement? Hi, I’m Claire Aumuller. I’m a family lawyer here at Turnbull Hill Lawyers. You may not know the difference between the term property settlement and divorce. You’re not alone, I hear it all the time. A divorce and a property…
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Transcript Sarah Walker: Can my ex get my super? Hi, my name is Sarah Walker and I’m a lawyer here with the family law team at Turnbull Hill lawyers. That is a really common question that we get asked on a daily basis in family law property matters. Superannuation is considered property for the purposes…
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Transcript Allysha-Jane Merrett: Are you considering separating? My name’s Allysha-Jane Merrett. I’m a family lawyer here at Turnbull Hill Lawyers. I know separation might be a difficult time for you but there are some important things that you need to consider. One of those important things is to communicate separation to your partner, so it’s…
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Transcription Rani Gandha: Is your business as healthy as it can be? Hi, I’m Rani Gandha. I’m a partner at Turnbull Hill Lawyers, and I look after our commercial section. Today, we’re going to talk about whether you’ve conducted a business health check. It’s the start of the year, and it’s an excellent opportunity to…
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