Category: Services

Shay Collins – Solicitor, Succession Planning In today’s economy with the increased cost of living, many people consider making a ‘DIY’ will. It is important to recognise that your will is one of the most important documents you will make. To ensure it is comprehensive, valid, and aligns with your wishes, speaking with an experienced …

Nathan Scott – Director, Commercial and Succession Planning Among the various estate planning strategies that we offer to our clients, testamentary trust wills are an increasingly popular option and are particularly relevant given the vast amount of wealth set to transfer from generation to generation in the next few decades. Let’s delve into what testamentary …

Kasharni Lehmann-McCall – Solicitor, Succession Planning, Wills and Estates Many people delay future planning, often overlooking crucial legal documents that protect their interests. In Victoria, two key instruments that help safeguard your financial, personal, and medical decisions are the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) and the Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker (AMTDM). These can …

Work-life balance is no longer just a perk, it’s the law. Here’s what Employers need to know to stay compliant and accommodate this update. Shaun Stephenson – Commercial & Succession PlanningAssociate Solicitor  Starting 26 August 2024, the right to disconnect will change the way businesses manage employee communication outside of work hours. In today’s digital …

Buying and selling property is a complex process which encompasses an array of laws and procedures. A conveyancer is someone who completes all the legal steps in the transfer of a property from one person to another. There are many steps involved in the process. Outlined below are some of those steps and considerations which …

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GUARDIAN SWAN HILL 23RD AUGUST 2024 We are excited to announce that Garden & Green Lawyers, Swan Hill’s oldest law firm has now merged with Beck Legal and is now located at 226 Beveridge Street. Kim Bainbridge who will continue with Beck Legal, said that “the merger will ensure our longstanding …

Changes to new certificates of title in Victoria from 3 August 2024 Since 2000, Victoria has been on a journey to create a future-ready Register of land. Electronic certificates of title (eCTs), verification of identity, client authorisation, certifications and priority notices are now well established. Phasing out paper certificates of titles (pCTs) is the next …

The recent legal case of Brotherhood of St Laurence v Sarina Investments Pty Ltd [2024] VSCA 46 strengthened the importance of landlords’ obligations to maintain and investigate their properties.

“There are many roads to reach the career that you love. I always have said to my own children that I was 37 years old before I found a job that I truly loved and found interesting to want to do every day so don’t settle, just give it a crack! Never stop learning.”    Shireen’s …

“I’ve always been fascinated by how we as a community chose to use land. Law seemed to be a challenging and interesting way of being a part of that process, especially as I now work in Development and for developers who create new neighbourhoods and communities from scratch.” Natalie’s career path to law was far …