Video Articles

It is a wonderful thing to be able to lend money to a family member or friend to help with a major investment or during a time of need, but this can lead to misunderstanding, bitterness and loss if not handled properly. In this short video, Argon Law’s Director, John Gallagher, explains how to avoid […]

Are you registering your Personal Property? Intangible property? Equipment? Other goods? Brands? Intellectual Property? Don’t understand the Personal Properties Security Act? Then this is the video for you. In this video John Gallagher, solicitor from Argon Law on the Sunshine Coast provides the information you need when you’re registering your personal property within the Personal Properties […]

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 as well as the outgoings of the landlord. This is a common source of confusion and disputes between the parties of leases. There’s no standard definition of outgoings, so you […]

Philanthropist and Lawyer, John Gallagher regards visual and performing arts as key to shaping strong economies and vibrant communities. Founder and Director of Argon Law Sunshine Coast, John has over 30 years’ experience in the field of law. He has also been moulded by the arts, fondly recalling his sense of delight, curiosity and inspiration […]

Avoid settling on a damaged property. It’s a common question when purchasing a property. Should you take out insurance on the property before settlement? Well, there are sound legal reasons for this, so keep watching as in this video John Gallagher from Argon Law in Queensland will explain more. Always ensure you seek professional advice for your specific […]

Spouses (including de factos) and children (including step children) and a limited range of others, can bring these applications, but they must act quickly. In Queensland you only have 6 months from the date the Will maker dies to give written notice to the executor of the Will that you intend to make an application. […]

Most Wills include provisions in which the Will maker appoints one or more persons to be their executors with responsibility to administer the estate after they die. The executor will often have to apply to court for a grant of probate. At Argon Law we can help with that process or any other aspect of […]

John Gallagher from Argon Law discuses the in’s and out’s of General Powers of Attorney. If an individual can’t or does not wish to sign certain documents, they can assign an Attorney or Attorneys to act on their behalf. Third parties are able to then rely on the signatures and actions of the attorneys as […]

Flexible work arrangements. What are they? Who is entitled to request them? On what grounds can they be refused? Between the mid-1970s and the early 1990s, Australia saw the introduction of various pieces of Federal and State anti-discrimination legislation. These instruments were designed to give domestic effect to obligations under international law. After the introduction […]

Are you apart of a community title scheme? Wondering about common property? Or the use of the property? In this video John Gallagher, solicitor from Argon Law provides the information about community title schemes, common property and exceptions to the ruling of this land. Exclusive use by-laws are usually granted on conditions that are stated […]