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Taking the stress out of conveyancing at Christmas
Buying and selling property involves strict deadlines that can carry even greater relevance at this time of year. Ballantyne Law Group’s expert Property Law team makes sure your contract is
Estate planning … a smart move for the silly season
Peace of mind for the holiday season.
As another year comes to an end, now is the perfect time to have Ballantyne Law Group check the status of your estate
Will You Save Money by Writing Your Own Will?
Even the simplest of wills is important because it contains your wishes for your estate. Here, Ballantyne Law Group’s estate planning team explains why engaging a solicitor to prepare and
What happens if a trustee company goes into liquidation or is deregistered?
We are often approached by clients or accountants with problems relating to their trusts – sometimes the deed has been lost or damaged, or the trust was established some time
When do you need to make a new will?
Personal estate planning is an evolving process. It is very rare for our circumstances to remain static throughout our lifetime, which means that just making a will is not enough
5 Business structures you could use for your startup
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7 things you probably didn’t know about conveyancing
For many people, buying (and selling) their home is the largest legal transaction they will deal with. Often it is their only dealing with a law firm. Conveyancing is the
Do you have an exit strategy? Estate and succession planning for business owners
Exit strategies are important. Whether it is an uncomfortable social gathering on a Tuesday night or your retirement plan, having a departure strategy allows you to move forward with confidence.
Informal Wills in Queensland
In an ideal world, we would all be up to date with our planning, including our estate planning. Unfortunately, studies show that a large proportion of Australian adults do
News round up – Estate Planning
Recent national news stories have put the issue of estate planning into the spotlight. These articles highlight generally the critical importance of appropriate estate planning for Australian adults of
Independent Advice Certificate
It is becoming increasingly common for banks and other lenders to require borrowers or guarantors to obtain independent legal advice about their rights and obligations. Generally, these lenders will
Director’s Liability
Company directors have a wide range of duties and obligations, and the breach of one or more of these can result in a director’s liability for company debts. As
Ebook – Estate Administration in Queensland
Ballantyne Law Group is pleased to announce the publication of a free Ebook for executors, beneficiaries and other people with an interest in an estate in Queensland.
Shareholders’ Agreements
A shareholders’ agreement is an agreement that governs the relationship between a company, its shareholders and other key people. A shareholders’ agreement shouldn’t be an ‘off the shelf’ product,
Who controls a Discretionary Trust?
Discretionary trusts (often referred to as family trusts) are a very common method of holding assets in Australia, and are used to hold property and other financial assets and also
Mental Health and Capacity
October is Mental Health Month and 10 October 2019 is world Mental Health Day.
More than 1 in 5 Australians are affected by mental illness, and there are a range of
What are my rights in a shareholders dispute?
Left unresolved, a shareholders dispute can significantly impact on a company’s profitability, if not destroy the company and irreparably damage the relationship between the shareholders. As with all disputes prevention
What is the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme?
In October 2019, the Federal Government announced that from 01 January 2020, they would be rolling out a new scheme that will help first home buyers purchase their first home
Buying Investment Property in a Trust
Our principal James Ballantyne was recently interviewed by Erin Delahunty from realestate.com.au about buying investment property using a trust.
Estate Planning Basics – Video
James Ballantyne recently gave a short presentation to BNI Elite – Helensvale on basic issues in estate planning.
