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In Queensland’s evolving property market, a Seller Disclosure Statement is your key to transparent, compliant sales. Effective from August 1, 2025, the Statutory Seller Disclosure Regime requires sellers of residential, commercial or vacant land to disclose critical details like title issues, defects, pool safety, and zoning, to the buyer before signing contracts. When you engage […]

It is common for leases of commercial and retail premises to require the tenant to pay, in addition to rent, both the tenant’s own outgoings and the outgoings of the landlord. As a landlord or a tenant, it is important that you understand precisely what your obligations are in that regard, as it is a […]

When someone passes away, it is not uncommon for the will of the deceased to be contested. If you are one of the listed beneficiaries in the will, any determinations that alter the distribution of the estate can have an impact on what you were previously set to be provided with.

As an executor of a will, you may not just have an obligation to apply for a grant of probate, but also to defend one of the claims described above. It is important that you understand when the key time limits expire and what your obligations are to uphold the will and to advise other […]

If you feel that you have been unfairly left out of a will or that you should have received a larger inheritance from the estate, even if you are an executor, it is imperative that you seek advice immediately because you rights may well expire if you hesitate.

If you have concerns about a Will’s legitimacy, our experienced team is here to guide you through the process and protect your interests. This can include undue influence, lack of capacity, improper execution of the Will and more. Your peace of mind is our priority.

When a claim is made by someone for adequate provision from an estate, this is called a Family Provision Application. Such applications can be made by spouses and by children of the deceased and even by others who were dependant on the deceased in certain limited circumstances. There does not even need to be a […]

In the following articles, we delve into the rapid growth of the Southeast region following Covid lockdowns and the influx from the southern states to sunny Queensland. With the increasing population, the infrastructure is under constant revision to meet the demands of the growing community. One significant aspect of this growth is the escalating occurrence […]

In this video John Gallagher, director of Argon Law provides information on the resumption of land in Queensland. The formal resumption process is commenced with a Notice of Intention to Resume which sets the purpose for which the land is used. The landowner has the right to object, at an objection meeting specified in the […]