We have always believed in the importance of being involved in the community we live and work in. All of our professional staff at the present time, Directors and Solicitors, are involved in a wide variety of community organisations. Over the coming months we intend to feature some updates profiling our Solicitors and their involvement in the community.
Posts by Stuart Naylor
Christmas Message from the Managing Director
A year ago, our previous Managing Director Gene Paterson reflected that “Although the boom times are over, the world is not going to end in 2015. Life will go on.” And so it did.
How Often Should I Review My Will?
Clients often ask how often they should review their Wills. The answer is that you should review your Will every time there is a major change in your life or circumstances.
Workers’ Compensation Update
On 17 September 2015 the Queensland Parliament passed amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
Builder Not Liable to Subsequent Owner for Building Defects
The High Court has recently delivered its decision in Brookfield Multiplex (Multiplex). The case is an important decision about the extent to which a builder will be held liable for building defects to a person other than the party that they entered into the building contract with.
Tenants Exposed by Landlord’s Liquidation
Radical Reform of Workers’ Compensation
Last month the Queensland Government rushed the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 through the Parliament.
Self Managed Super Fund – Borrowing to Purchase Property
It is now some years since the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act was amended to permit SMSFs to borrow money to purchase assets including real estate.
Superannuation: Who Gets It When You Die
When taking instructions to prepare Wills, clients are usually surprised to learn that as a general proposition it is not possible to give Superannuation Benefits away through your Will.
Directors Liable for Uncommercial Transaction
The recent Decision of the Supreme Court in a claim bought by Moira Carter as Liquidator against Aaron Watts and Tracy Watts provides a reminder of the extent of duties owed by directors, and the ability of liquidators to seek to set aside uncommercial transactions.
News
Queensland Transfer Duty: Key Changes for Homebuyers
Is Your Business Prepared for Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Prevention?
The “Bank of Mum and Dad”
Photography and Children’s Sports in Queensland: What Parents Need to Know
Seller Disclosure Regime
Promotion Announcement – Jessica Alexander & Nelson Turner
A Joyful Announcement! Baby Formosa

